Protesters ‘manipulated by outside actors’ like Tommy Robinson, says O’Callaghan

The Irish Minister for Justice said Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is manipulating protesters in Ireland (Jacob King/PA) - (PA Wire)

Fuel protesters are being “manipulated” by “outside actors”, the Irish Minister for Justice has said.

Speaking to the media on Thursday afternoon, Jim O’Callaghan said: “When you look online at present, you can see that many outside actors are seeking to manipulate these people for their own purposes.”