McDowell told of society's racsim

national | rights, freedoms and repression | other press Tuesday November 08, 2005 05:04 by mark

Says everyone but me

An outspoken human rights activist today told Justice Minister Michael McDowell that Irish society was very racist and unfriendly.

Goretti Mudzongo, 35, originally from Zimbabwe, made a passionate speech in which she condemned the work permit system, the increase in charges for re-entry visas and the lack of recognition for migrant workers.