"Unlike in Hungary, we don't try and ban people from participating in culture and sporting events,"
"He's certainly not welcome, but legally he's entitled to be here."
"I think the vast majority of Irish people would reject his sort of politics, but let him come and like let him see what proper freedom looks like."
"The EU has been far too lenient with the way in which he has undermined European values, whether it's on the approach to Gaza, whether it's on the approach to Ukraine, and indeed, the approach to the treatment of human rights,"
Viktor Orban arrived in Dublin in a private capacity to attend a World Cup 2026 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium. The Hungarian parliament, backed by Orban and Fidesz, passed a constitutional amendment banning public depiction or promotion of homosexuality to children, effectively outlawing Budapest Pride. Irish politicians criticised Orban's record on human rights, his support for leaders such as Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin, and his curbing of trade unions, NGOs and women's groups. The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed no official engagements. Critics said the EU has been too lenient in addressing Orban's undermining of European values.
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