The Mick Clifford Podcast: Are threats from the far right overstated in Irish public life?

The DCU associate professor discusses political extremism, media coverage and whether Ireland’s public debate gives enough attention to the far left

Eoin O’Malley examines far-left protests in France and the focus on far-right threats in Ireland

The recent violent protests in France were attributed to far-left elements. 

At a time when far-right interests are gaining ground across Europe, this was something of an anomaly.

For DCU associate professor of politics Eoin O’Malley, the situation raises questions about whether the media and politicians place too much emphasis on threats from the far right, and whether greater attention should be paid to the ideologies being espoused in Irish public life.

Eoin O’Malley is this week’s guest on the Mick Clifford Podcast.