The government has been taken to task over its inaction over misinformation surrounding immigration and refugees.
Sligo-Leitrim Labour Senator Cosgrove said misleading claims are spreading online and in communities, fueling division and creating fear.
She warned that such narratives not only harm vulnerable people seeking safety but also undermine public trust in government institutions.
Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Cosgrove says factual communication is essential to counteract falsehoods:
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