Taoiseach criticises those who ‘hijacked’ Tricolour at Belfast anti-immigration protest
The Taoiseach has criticised people who “hijacked” the Tricolour while standing alongside loyalist “paramilitary actors” in Belfast and shouting racist abuse.
Violent scenes erupted following an anti-immigration protest in Belfast on Saturday.
Protesters waving both the Union flag and the Tricolour took part in the protest at the front of Belfast City Hall.
A number of people also carried the “Coolock Says No” banner, which has been used at protests outside a former Crown Paints factory earmarked to house asylum seekers.
Speaking at Government Buildings on Wednesday, Simon Harris said that those who took part in the protest while holding the Irish flag and banner should “leave our flag alone” and “leave the name Coolock alone”.
“Anybody who travels from really anywhere and thinks they should take the Irish flag…
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