Suspended Leinster House caretaker posts anti-immigrant rant online using photo of him in official uniform

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This individual recently shared negative material on Twitter about Natasha O’Brien, the victim of an assault on a soldier, and has repeatedly advocated for the expulsion of “foreigners” from Ireland.

Leinster House. Stock Photo

An usher has been suspended from Leinster House while an investigation into his online activities, including anti-immigration and far-right posts on social media, continues.

The Taoiseach has been briefed on the matter and his spokesman said this evening: “This is an HR matter for the Houses of the Oireachtas. Appropriate procedures are ongoing.”