Dr. Shana Cohen:

Yes, the Deputy is right but I think they have more impact on the ground than their electoral success would suggest. From spending time in communities, I would say they have more influence because they are constantly on social media. They are generating misinformation about migrants, asylum seekers, direct provision recipients or whatever they are trying to rip up. They may only hold one seat on Dublin City Council but that does not mean that their influence is not outsized for the representation they have, especially in a local area.