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What’s fuelling the emergence of Ireland's far right? [Replay]
Dec 1, 2024
John Mooney, an investigative reporter for The Sunday Times, dives into the alarming rise of far-right movements in Ireland. He discusses how immigration has become a pivotal issue in recent elections, fueled by imported ideologies from the U.S. Mooney highlights the connection between local protests and rising violence, exacerbated by online radicalization. He explores the challenges faced by asylum seekers amid community frustrations and reflects on the tangled relationship between Irish and American extremist sentiments.
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- The surge in far-right activism in Ireland is primarily fueled by anti-immigration sentiments, reflecting deep-rooted community frustrations and a sense of disenfranchisement.
- Influences from American conservative ideologies and social media are critical in shaping the rising far-right movements in Ireland, complicating government responses to these emerging groups.
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