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Attacks on Indian Community 'Despicable' - Archbishop
Archbishop Dermot Farrell urges public to report racial attacks against Indian workers in essential services to aid prosecution efforts, highlighting ongoing community support needs.
- Irish President Michael D Higgins and Archbishop Dermot Farrell have strongly denounced the recent violent incidents targeting the Indian community living in Ireland, describing such actions as completely unacceptable and reprehensible.
- These attacks follow reports of multiple unprovoked incidents in Dublin, some involving minors, which prompted increased Garda patrols and investigations into possible hate crimes.
- Archbishop Farrell and President Higgins highlighted the Indian community's integration and essential contributions, while calling for community support and urging schools and parishes to help counter racism.
- Approximately 78,000 Indian nationals live in Ireland, with Indian nurses comprising one-fifth of registered nurses, and Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris praised their positive contributions.
- The Ireland India Council postponed the India Day festival over safety fears, reflecting broader concerns and the government's pledge to protect minority communities amid heightened tensions.
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Irish president condemns ‘despicable’ attacks on Indians amid rising hate crimes
Irish President Michael D Higgins has condemned recent attacks on members of the Indian community, calling them “despicable” and against Ireland’s values, as concerns mount over a rise in racially motivated violence.
In Ireland, incidents of attacks on Indian immigrants have increased in recent times, which has caused concern. Irish President Michael D. Higgins called these attacks a 'despicable act' and against the values of the country.
'A stark contradiction to our values': Irish President Higgins condemns attacks on Indian community
Irish President Michael D Higgins has strongly condemned a series of recent attacks on members of the Indian community in Ireland, calling them “a stark contradiction to the values that we as a people hold dear.” In a statement issued on Tuesday, President Higgins expressed deep concern over the rise in racially motivated violence and thanked the Indian diaspora for their significant contributions to Irish society. “Their presence, their work, t…
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