Aontú party leader Peadar Tóibín has denied pandering to far right communities on issues of immigration.
As his party launches their immigration policy, Mr Tóibín said it is "absolutely nonsense" to suggest that Aontú's stance is a far-right "dog-whistle".
The Aontú leader has rejected claims he has been pandering to the far right when it comes to immigration. Speaking as his party launched its new immigration policy, Peadar Tóibín said it was"absolute nonsense" to suggest his stance on the issue is a, Deputy Tóibín said it is"perfectly reasonable in a democratic republic to be able to have a say over who comes into the country and who doesn’t."He said Aontú's immigration policy would deport Asylum Seekers who are deemed not to need international protection.
Deputy Tóibín said his party would bring in a planning process that would"give communities a say over what happens" when it comes to immigration. He warned, however, that he is not in favour of giving communities the right to"veto" asylum seeker accommodation.The unrest saw fires break out at the site and violent clashes between protesters and Gardaí.‘Footfall is down and trade is struggling’ – Dublin businesses plead for more GardaíLeinster House politicians offered ‘freebie’ flu vaccines
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