An 'Irish Trump' may surface from Independent Ireland, Eddie Hobbs warns

Eddie Hobbs links Independent Ireland to populist politics as US influence, conspiracy claims and immigration rhetoric surface at forum

(Left to right) Independent Ireland TD Ken O'Flynn, Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins, Presidential hopeful Maria Steen and Independent Ireland TD Richard O’Donoghue outside Leinster house last year. File picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

An “Irish Trump” could emerge from the ranks of Independent Ireland, according to former financial advisor Eddie Hobbs, who convened a conference for people on the "populist right" of politics.

Mr Hobbs, who organised the inaugural Irl Forum last weekend, told the Irish Examiner there is potential for an “Irish Trump” in the ranks of the Independent Ireland party.