Too many are staying silent says Tanaiste

TOO many people “have remained silent” over the killing of US political activist Charlie Kirk, Tanaiste Simon Harris has said.

- BY BAIRBRE HOLMES

Mr Kirk, a 31-year-old ally of US president Donald Trump, was shot dead at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Harris said there needs to be “consistent” condemnation of political threats and violence.

He added: "Too many people use the word ‘but’ in relation to what happened overnight.

“It's extraordinarily easy to condemn violent acts against somebody with whom you share their views.