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flag Irish Deputy PM Simon Harris hailed actress Jessie Buckley’s historic Oscar win as a proud moment for Ireland, contrasting it with his criticism of Conor McGregor over a rape case.

flag Irish Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris praised actress Jessie Buckley as embodying the "best of Ireland" after her historic Academy Award win for best actress in Hamnet, making her the first Irish woman to win the honor. flag Speaking in London, Harris contrasted Buckley’s achievements with his criticism of mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor, whom he said represents the "very worst of Irish society," citing a 2024 civil court ruling in Dublin that found McGregor liable in a rape case brought by Nikita Hand. flag Harris emphasized that St Patrick’s Day should celebrate values like inclusion and compassion, highlighting Buckley’s impact, while noting the U.S. has authority over entry decisions despite reports of McGregor attending events in Washington, D.C. flag He also congratulated Richard Baneham on winning his third Oscar for visual effects on Avatar: Fire And Ash.

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