Mr Harris spoke with Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill on Sunday after violent scenes followed an anti-immigration protest in Belfast on Saturday
Taoiseach Simon Harris has expressed his disgust at "those flying the Irish tricolour whilst attacking police and spouting racism".
Protesters waving both the union flag and the Irish tricolour took part in the protest at the front of Belfast City Hall.READ MORE - Gardai probe alleged threats to 'kill' on social media as gates rammed at Dublin landmarks "The Taoiseach spoke of Belfast as a city and society that has spent decades working to reject hate, embrace peace, and build respect and inclusivity.
Ms O’Neill said: "I briefed An Taoiseach on the totally unacceptable racist attacks on people and businesses in Belfast yesterday.
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