Taoiseach 'shocked' that 9% of young people believe Holocaust is myth

Micheál Martin raised concerns about the level of Holocaust denialism in Ireland, saying more education and public awareness are required

Taoiseach Micheál Martin with Holocaust survivor Suzi Diamond at a Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin on Sunday. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

The number of young people who believe the Holocaust is a myth is “shocking” and must be opposed, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said.

He raised concerns about the level of Holocaust denialism in Ireland, saying there is a requirement to do more on education and public awareness.