A recent violent protest outside the Dáil by far-right activists has once again raised the question as to whether their brand of intolerance is on the rise in this country.
Throughout Europe, far right parties have been having electoral success this year, but beyond politics, how much of a threat do these groups pose, and how do they operate?
Mark Malone, who has tracked the activities of the far right and works with the Far Right Observatory gives a fascinating insight into who’s who and why they need to be closely monitored.
Mark Malone is this week’s guest on the Mick Clifford podcast.