On the prospect of stronger legislation being put in place to prevent the intimidation of library staff, Humphreys declined to commit one way or the other and affirmed people's right to protest.
MINISTER FOR RURAL and community development Heather Humphreys has condemned anti-trans activists who intimidate staff while protesting in and outside public libraries.
Earlier this month The Journal reported on a demonstration held by council workers who said that librarians were living in a state of “fear and dread” as a result of such incidents. “I want to condemn completely people who go into libraries to hurl abuse at staff. That’s absolutely wrong, it shouldn’t be happening.”The minister was asked if the issue had been raised with the Taoiseach and minister for Justice Helen McEntee and she confirmed that it had.
On the prospect of stronger legislation being put in place to prevent the intimidation of library staff, Humphreys declined to commit one way or the other and affirmed people’s right to protest.
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