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Irish Independent
1 week ago
US Elections

'Not the right decision' - Drew Harris admits standing down unit before Coolock riots was wrong

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris indicates RTÉ footage might lead to prosecutions related to the Coolock riots.
Acknowledges the withdrawal of the Garda National Public Order Unit was a miscalculated decision. [ more ]
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Independent.ie
9 months ago
Social media marketing

X denies Helen McEntee claim social media company did not engage with gardai during Dublin riots

Social media companies have taken proactive action on over 1,230 pieces of content related to the riots.
The gardaí made a formal request to social media platforms regarding the enforcement of their rules for a single post. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Europe politics

Remember who we are': riots, race, and the end of the Irish welcome'

The riots in Dublin were fueled by resentment towards immigrants and asylum seekers, who were blamed for crime and housing issues.
The perception that foreigners were driving a crime wave and worsening a housing crisis contributed to the unrest in Dublin.
Despite its reputation for welcoming immigrants, Ireland is not immune to xenophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment. [ more ]
Independent.ie
9 months ago
Social media marketing

X denies Helen McEntee claim social media company did not engage with gardai during Dublin riots

Social media companies have taken proactive action on over 1,230 pieces of content related to the riots.
The gardaí made a formal request to social media platforms regarding the enforcement of their rules for a single post. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Europe politics

Remember who we are': riots, race, and the end of the Irish welcome'

The riots in Dublin were fueled by resentment towards immigrants and asylum seekers, who were blamed for crime and housing issues.
The perception that foreigners were driving a crime wave and worsening a housing crisis contributed to the unrest in Dublin.
Despite its reputation for welcoming immigrants, Ireland is not immune to xenophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment. [ more ]
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