Dublin rally organiser says Ireland cannot tolerate rioters views

An all-island trade union leader has said Dublin's cultural diversity only enriches the city.

Owen Reidy was speaking as a solidarity rally was held by trade unions days after city centre riots erupted in the aftermath of a knife attack on children.

The rally was organised by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) which represents more than 800,000 workers across the island of Ireland.

Mr Reidy, ICTU's general secretary, said it was organised for those who live and work in Dublin to show solidarity with those caught up in the disruption last week.

"Parts of our public service and parts of our private sectors would fall apart without our migrants," he said.

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