Dublin Central TD Gary Gannon criticized the government's inadequate hate speech bill and recent budget for not addressing escalating online hate and societal issues.

Dublin Central TD Gary Gannon has raised alarms about online abuse targeting politicians, particularly impacting women and minority groups, deterring qualified individuals from politics. He criticized the government's inadequate hate speech bill, arguing it fails to address escalating online hate that can lead to violence. Additionally, Gannon deemed the recent budget a missed opportunity to tackle pressing societal issues, lacking sufficient long-term solutions.

October 20, 2024
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