The Dail applauded today a spirited defense of Jews against charges by Deputy Belton that they were all Communists.
Among those denouncing attempts to introduce Jew-baiting in the Dail were the Minister of Finance, Sean McEntee, and William Norton, leader of the Labor party.
Deputy Briscoe, Irish-Jewish leader, protested against the charges, declaring “any person professing religion cannot be a Communist,” He refuted assertions of Deputy Belton that Jews spread propaganda, holding they were ” good citizens who have participated in the struggle for independence.”
Deputy Belton’s speech was made in connection with a bill he attempted to introduce to prohibit shechita, Jewish ritual slaughter of animals.
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