Irish authorities are officially investigating Conor McGregor, the renowned mixed martial artist, professional boxer, and former UFC champion, over his online remarks addressing the challenges of mass migration and violence in Ireland. McGregor’s comments followed a disturbing stabbing incident in Dublin involving three children, reportedly carried out by an immigrant.
Expressing concern, McGregor asserted that mass migration is intensifying Ireland’s housing crisis, making basic living unaffordable for many citizens. He criticized the local police chief for what he perceived as an inadequate response to the violent protests that ensued after the Dublin incident.
Taking to social media, McGregor voiced his distress, condemning the stabbing and the perceived lack of action by authorities. He stated that there is a grave danger in Ireland that should never have existed, and he called for meaningful change or a change in leadership. McGregor clarified that, despite his strong words, he did not endorse the riots.
McGregor emphatically expressed, “Innocent children ruthlessly stabbed by a mentally deranged non-national in Dublin, Ireland today. Our chief of police had this to say on the riots in the aftermath. Drew, not good enough. There is grave danger among us in Ireland that should never be here in the first place, and there has been zero action done to support the public in any way, shape or form with this frightening fact. NOT GOOD ENOUGH. Make change or make way. Ireland for the victory 🇮🇪 God bless those attacked today, we pray.” However, McGregor was adamant that he did not condone the riots.
McGregor’s online expressions prompted an official hate speech investigation by the Gardai, Ireland’s police force. A report from The Times revealed that McGregor’s posts are currently under evaluation as part of the probe into the dissemination of online hate speech.
“Ireland’s deputy head of government, Tánaiste Micheál Martin, claimed McGregor’s social media comments are “inciting hate and a degree of to some extent incitement, I think is unacceptable,” as reported by Belfast Live.