A Dublin TD has vowed he will "not be intimidated" after being targeted by far right protesters who have threatened to come to his family home.
Gino Kenny who is a Dublin Mid-West TD for People Before Profit-Solidarity was recently in attendance at a counter protest against those who were protesting outside a centre for asylum seekers in Clondalkin. Several videos have since appeared online by far right commentators making claims against Mr Kenny and threats to his family.
Mr Kenny took to social media and said since Thursday lies have been spread about him with threats made to come to his home. He also said the majority of people in Clondalkin and Ireland reject the message being spread by the far right along with an extended statement.
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It said: "On Thursday I attended a counter protest to those who were protesting outside a temporary centre for international protection applicants in Clondalkin. I felt it was necessary to counter the lies being spread by members of the far right and ensure that those seeking asylum were not intimidated.
"Since then, the far right has been targeting me and my family. They have spread lies about me and threatened to come to my home. It is sinister and it needs to be called out.
"The far right function on fear and intimidation. They target asylum seekers where they live, they spread lies and threaten anyone who stands up to them. I will not be intimidated. I will continue to challenge the outright hatred of the far right and I encourage those in my community and across the island to do the same."
In north Dublin, businesses, schools, clubs and community groups have condemned “hateful” demonstrations held outside a hotel housing asylum seekers and refugees. On Thursday evening, a protest was held again in Ballymun. Garda members were in attendance.
A solidarity rally will be held in Fairview tonight in support of welcoming refugees.
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