Pauline O Reilly says social media exposes ”filthy underbelly of hatred” in society

Green Party Chair and local senator Pauline O' Reilly says social media has exposed the "dirty, filthy" underbelly of hatred in Irish society. 

Contributing to a debate on the Government's new hate crime bill, she said it's "restricting freedom for the common good". 

Senator O' Reilly told the Seanad that that is the purpose of all law and all legislation, to achieve a balance that benefits society.