Ireland is at a “tipping point” on how it responds to issues around citizenship and national identity, the Taoiseach has warned.
Micheál Martin’s comments come after Dublin City Council said it wanted to meet gardai over concerns about the erection of Irish tricolour flags in public spaces across the city, following concerns raised by some residents.
The flags have been erected by various groups as an expression of pride in national identity but have been criticised by others who believe the tricolour is being used to intimidate people of a migrant background.
We were joined on The Agenda this morning by the CEO of the Immigrant Council of Ireland, Teresa Buczkowzka, who told us about just how bad it is in Ireland for immigrants and about what can be done to alleviate the situation.