In order to bring forward new hate speech legislation we need consensus, we don’t have that at the moment,’ Ms McEntee said on Saturday.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said she is “not walking away” from hate speech legislation, but is instead progressing the proposals on hate crime to avoid further delay.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee is to amend draft laws tackling hate-related crimes to remove incitement elements. It is understood that the section dealing with incitement to violence and hatred will be removed,

McEntee told Irish broadcaster RTÉ that "in order to bring forward new hate speech legislation we need a consensus". "We don't have that at the moment," she said. However she sai

Government plans to introduce new hate speech laws have been dropped, but Justice Minister Helen McEntee said she will proceed with legislation aimed at bringing forward tougher sentences for hate crimes.

THE ISSUE OF hate speech is to be dropped from forthcoming legislation on hate crimes, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has confirmed.

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Sky News host James Morrow discusses a new development in Ireland’s hate speech legislation which he described as “a win” for free speech.