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"The engine of this is a small few right wing, organised, facist groups preying on people's legitimate anger"

We have seen a rise in abuse of politicians in recent weeks including protests outside private homes. Have demonstrators gone too far?

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15.44 27 Oct 2021


"The engine of this is a small few right wing, organised, facist groups preying on people's legitimate anger"


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15.44 27 Oct 2021


We have seen a rise in abuse of politicians in recent weeks including protests outside private homes. Have demonstrators gone too far? Yesterday, A death threat was made to Sinn Féín TD Martin Kenny’s office in Leinster House. Adrian chats to Martin Kenny, Hazel Chu & hears from listeners. 

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