Ireland’s Hate Speech Law ‘Not Fit for Purpose’

“It is abundantly clear that this legislation has been badly thought through and is not fit for purpose. It must not proceed,” says Pa Daly, Sinn Fein’s TD for Kerry.

Sinn Fein, the largest party in opposition have now done a complete about-face on Ireland’s Hate Speech Law. Eleven months ago, every single Sinn Fein TD voted to pass the legislation. Their party manifesto made passing such a law a top priority.