Politics

Immigration fears are consequence of housing crisis, Mary Lou McDonald claims

Sinn Féin leader says there needs to be a space to debate “genuine” concerns from “good people” about immigration

Mary Lou McDonald, leader of Sinn Féin: I think we need an open, democratic conversation. We need to talk about what’s happening in the country.’ Picture: Collins

People’s fears about immigration are rooted in the housing crisis, Mary Lou McDonald has claimed.

The Sinn Féin leader has made a number of statements on immigration in recent days that are being widely interpreted as a hardening of the party’s position on the controversial issue.

Speaking to the Business Post, McDonald said there needs to be a space to debate “genuine” concerns from “good people” about immigration. She said people shouldn’t feel like they ...