{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/b2fb5f0b-0ce7-4e5c-b6e0-9b1febd06aea/66f2d89d6668a6dc746c18f8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How did Ireland's hate speech law die? ","description":"<p>The Government was forced to admit that it is dropping its controversial plans to introduce hate speech laws after the move was revealed by Irish Times political correspondent Jack Horgan-Jones at the weekend.</p><p><br></p><p>But why? The long talked-about new Bill passed easily through the Dáil in 2023 and was expected to be rubberstamped by the Seanad.</p><p><br></p><p>However fissures began appearing early in the Bill’s gestation and disquiet became loud enough for the Government to take notice.</p><p><br></p><p>Looking at the long history to replace the 1989 hate crime legislation, Horgan-Jones says the family and care referendums this year were the tipping point: the moment when the Government got nervous.</p><p><br></p><p>He also explains what comes next for the Government’s plans to legislate against hate. </p><p><br></p><p>Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Aideen Finnegan.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Irish Times"}