Simon Harris, the Taoiseach, has denounced “those flying the Irish Tricolour whilst attacking police and spouting racism,” expressing his disdain, reports Breaking News.
Following violent circumstances that ensued from an anti-immigration rally in Belfast on Saturday, the Taoiseach had a conversation with First Minister Michelle O’Neill on Sunday.
At the demonstration in front of Belfast City Hall, demonstrators were seen brandishing both the union flag and the tricolour, reports Breaking News.
Protesters from Coolock, a neighbourhood in north Dublin that has recently seen anti-immigration demonstrations, were also there.
According to a statement from Mr. Harris’s office, he had consented to continue communicating with Ms. O’Neill.
It said: “They discussed the violent scenes in Belfast last night and acknowledged the importance of the work between the gardaà and PSNI to counter those who are trying to sow hate, racism and division in both jurisdictions on the island. The Taoiseach spoke of Belfast as a city and society that has spent decades working to reject hate, embrace peace, and build respect and inclusivity. The Taoiseach also expressed disgust at those flying the Irish Tricolour whilst attacking police and spouting racism. This is repugnant to everything the Irish flag represents,” reports Breaking News.
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