Irish hate crime law won’t criminalise opinions, Justice Minister states
Addressing concerns surrounding the hate speech and hate crime bill, McEntee highlighted its importance in protecting vulnerable communities.
Ireland 11 April, 2024

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has defended Ireland’s hate crime and hate speech bill amid concerns from opposition.
On Thursday, April 11, Minister McEntee appeared on RTÉ Radio 1’s Morning Ireland to speak about the Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences Bill, originally drafted in 2022 under Leo Varadkar’s government. The Minister clarified some aspects of the text, which she strongly defended as they aim to strengthen protection from hate crimes and modernise Ireland’s current laws on the matter.
