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File on 4: Ireland's Far Right Riot

20/02/2024

Ireland's Far Right Riot

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Immigration is now centre stage in Irish politics after unprecedented rioting in Dublin.

An unprecedented night of rioting in Dublin has placed immigration centre stage in Irish politics. Is Ireland now at a turning point?

When three young children and their carer were stabbed outside a school in Dublin, protests against immigration began, fuelled by rumours on social media. A night of rioting then followed, with shops looted, vehicles set alight, and police attacked. The rioting has placed immigration centre stage of Irish politics, with one of the country’s most famous sports stars, mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor, claiming Ireland is “at war” and saying he wants to be president. File on 4 investigates what caused the riots, and asks is Ireland at a turning point in its history?

Reporter: Shane Harrison
Producers: Fergus Hewison and Surya Elango
Technical Producer: Sue Stonestreet
Production Coordinator: Tim Fernley
Editor: Carl Johnston

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