Six arrests have been made after a garda was injured during a protest in Dublin city centre. Gardaí arrested the men as supporters of the Irish Freedom Party were taking part in the demonstration on Kildare Street yesterday. Demonstrators from rival sides were forced apart by gardaí as the rally took place outside Leinster House. Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan said he wanted to strengthen hate speech legislation. READ MORE Authorities confirm no cases of coronavirus in IrelandA public consultation was launched last year in a bid to update Ireland’s law on hate speech.

Source: Irish Examiner February 02, 2020 07:18 UTC