David Young, Grainne Ni Aodha and Rebecca Black, PAUpdated: 12pmRioters who wreaked destruction during a night of violence in Dublin brought shame on Ireland, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said, as he vowed to use the full force of the law against them. Speaking to the media on Friday morning, Mr Varadkar described the estimated 500 people responsible for the disorder as hate-filled, violence-loving cowards. Mr Varadkar said Dublin had witnessed “two terrible attacks” on Thursday. “Each attack brought shame to our society and disgrace to those involved and incredible pain to those caught up in the violence. “As Taoiseach, I want to say to a nation that is unsettled and afraid, this is not who we are, this is not where we want to be, and this is not who we will ever be.”The unrest came after an attack in Parnell Square East (Brian Lawless/PA)He added: “Those involved brought shame on Dublin, brought shame on Ireland and brought shame on their families and themselves.

Source: The Herald November 24, 2023 17:53 UTC