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Chief Imam at Dublin Islamic centre calls for hate speech legislation after verbal abuse on flight

Chief Imam at Dublin Islamic centre calls for hate speech legislation after verbal abuse on flight

Dr Umar al-Qadri was verbally abused by a man who called him a paedophile and said 'your prophet is a paedophile'.

'We cannot change our skin colour' - Minister receives letters from frightened Indian immigrants

'We cannot change our skin colour' - Minister receives letters from frightened Indian immigrants

In one message, a woman wrote about being unable to “change her skin colour”, and asked what she was supposed to do to feel safe while walking around

LGBTQ+ organisations call for conversion therapy ban and hate speech legislation

LGBTQ+ organisations call for conversion therapy ban and hate speech legislation

Irish LGBTQ+ organisations have launched the first ever LGBTQ+ sector-wide manifesto ahead of the general election.

Government wants to pass amended hate speech Bill before next general election

Government wants to pass amended hate speech Bill before next general election

Tánaiste says there are ‘legitimate’ concerns about hate speech bill

Tánaiste says there are ‘legitimate’ concerns about hate speech bill

Helen McEntee to ‘address’ concerns over hate speech laws

Helen McEntee to ‘address’ concerns over hate speech laws

'This is about speech that incites violence': Senator rejects calls for hate speech Bill to be scrapped

'This is about speech that incites violence': Senator rejects calls for hate speech Bill to be scrapped

Sinn Féin denies U-turn on hate speech legislation despite previous support

Sinn Féin denies U-turn on hate speech legislation despite previous support

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Sinn Féin has denied claims of a U-turn on the Government's proposed hate speech legislation

Social media 'doing infinitely more harm', says Senator following sustained online abuse

Social media 'doing infinitely more harm', says Senator following sustained online abuse

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

Labour Senator Annie Hoey said she will keep her X handle, but will no longer be posting to the account