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Free Speech Ireland is an independent organisation that advocates for free speech and free expression.

After the Hate Speech Bill passed the final Dáil stage, Free Speech Ireland brought international attention to the clumsy, overbearing piece of legislation.

  • Intolerant Ireland: The Cancelling of the THINK LOCAL Festival

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    The Board

    Sarah Hardiman is the spokesperson for “Free Speech Ireland”, a group advocating for the protection of freedom of speech, expression and assembly in Ireland. The past fortnight in Ireland has seen “cancel-culture” reach a new…

  • Hate Speech Legislation and the Good Friday Agreement

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    Ray Bassett

    The Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred or Hate Offences) Bill 2022, which is currently before the Irish Senate, is expected to become the law of the land in September. It is a poor…

  • ‘Whoa there, Minister!’

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    Rónán Mullen

    The controversial ‘Hate Speech’ legislation completed its Second Stage debate in the Seanad this week. Speaking to us, the Minister for Justice indicated that she would not rush the Bill through the Seanad. So concerned…