Tánaiste Simon Harris said he was shocked by the speed of the criticism he got for 'saying very basic things' about immigration. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA WireTánaiste Simon Harris has rounded on critics of his comments on immigration, accusing them of “lazy politics” and “pathetic” attacks. Earlier this month, Mr Harris said that immigration into Ireland was “too high”, in comments that drew criticism and saw him face accusations of dogwhistling and stoking division. Labour’s Limerick City TD Conor Sheehan accused Mr Harris of populism at his party’s conference at the weekend. Mr Harris said there would be proposals brought to Cabinet to iron out “anomalies” in the Irish immigration system compared with other countries, including on the family reunification processes.
