Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements
Dail Éireann — 2023-11-28
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Helen McEntee (FG), Meath East

I am almost finished. Yes, we must have a fair and efficient immigration system, one where people can come and contribute, or can come and seek protection, and one where people who do not have a right to be here are asked to leave. However, this Chamber is where we as democratically elected representatives debate those issues. We cannot cede to the manipulative thugs who wreaked havoc last week. Social media companies need to do more. They need to be more proactive and socially responsible. It is not good enough for social media platforms to fail to tackle hateful content.
It has been a difficult few days, above all for the victims of the appalling attack last Thursday, for their families and their community. They are at the forefront of my mind. I reassure the House that those who contributed to and instigated the appalling violence last Thursday night will be arrested and brought to justice.

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Sitting date: 2023-11-28