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The Journal
12 hours ago
- Politics
- The Journal
Tánaiste to meet with Ireland India Council tomorrow over 'spate of horrific attacks'
TÁNAISTE SIMON HARRIS has said he is 'deeply concerned' about attacks on the Indian community in recent weeks. Harris is to meet with the Ireland India Council tomorrow after they requested an engagement about the number of assaults and threats against Indian citizens. The issue has been highlighted after an Indian man was the victim of an unprovoked attack in Tallaght, Dublin, last month. A silent vigil was held outside the Department of Justice by Friends of India in response. The Indian embassy in Dublin has also issued a warning that there has been 'an increase in the instances of physical attacks reported against Indian citizens in Ireland recently'. The embassy said it was in contact with Irish authorities about the matter. Advertisement 'All Indian citizens in Ireland are advised to take reasonable precautions for their personal security and avoid deserted areas, especially in odd hours,' it said. Harris said he received a request from the Ireland India Council about the issue. He said he was particularly concerned about the reported attack on a six-year-old girl in Waterford. Anupa Achuthan, the girl's mother, told The Journal that the attack happened on in front of the family's home. She says that a group of boys who appeared to be aged 11-13 physcially attacked her daughter Nia, by hitting her with a bicycle in her 'genital area' and punching her in the face. Anupa said that her daughter and friends of her daughter, who witnessed the alleged attack, said that the teenagers told Nia to 'go back to India' and used abusive language. Harris said he is deeply concerned by the number of reported attacks on Indian people in Ireland in the last number of weeks. 'The Indian community in Ireland have made and continue to make an incredible contribution to our economy, to our society, to life in this country. Read Next Related Reads Tánaiste Simon Harris to meet with representatives of the Indian community amid rise in attacks Attack on Indian man in Dublin: 'Words aren't enough, Irish people need to do more' 'There's at least 80,000 people of Indian descent living here in Ireland, and I tell you, our health service would fall over if it wasn't for them, so many parts of our economy would. 'We have seen a spate of brutal, horrific attacks, and one in particular sticks in my mind – of that poor six-year-old girl and what she experienced in Waterford, I think, is something that would sicken all of us. 'This is a good country. This is a country of 'cead mile failte'. 'This is a country that recognises the incredible value that the Indian community have made. It's a country that abhors racism, and we must continue to call it out. 'I think one of the most concerning things we've seen is the very young age of those that have been involved in some of this racist activity. 'So, tomorrow, I'll take the opportunity to meet with the Indian community, to hear their views directly, and then to see what more government can do to help.'
Irish Examiner
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Irish Examiner
Tánaiste to meet with Ireland India Council over ‘spate of horrific attacks'
Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he is 'deeply concerned' about attacks on the Indian community in recent weeks. Mr Harris is to meet with the Ireland India Council on Monday after they requested an engagement about the number of assaults and threats against Indian citizens. The issue has been highlighted after an Indian man was the victim of an unprovoked attack in Tallaght, Dublin, last month. A silent vigil was held outside the Department of Justice by Friends of India in response. There's at least 80,000 people of Indian descent living here in Ireland, and I tell you, our health service would fall over if it wasn't for them, so many parts of our economy would The Indian embassy in Dublin has also issued a warning that there has been 'an increase in the instances of physical attacks reported against Indian citizens in Ireland recently'. The embassy said it was in contact with Irish authorities about the matter. 'All Indian citizens in Ireland are advised to take reasonable precautions for their personal security and avoid deserted areas, especially in odd hours,' it said. Mr Harris said he received a request from the Ireland India Council about the issue. He said he was particularly concerned about the reported attack on a six-year-old girl in Waterford. 'I'm deeply concerned by what we've seen happen in the last number of weeks,' he said. 'The Indian community in Ireland have made and continues to make an incredible contribution to our economy, to our society, to life in this country. 'There's at least 80,000 people of Indian descent living here in Ireland, and I tell you, our health service would fall over if it wasn't for them, so many parts of our economy would. 'We have seen a spate of brutal, horrific attacks, and one in particular sticks in my mind – of that poor six-year-old girl and what she experienced in Waterford, I think, is something that would sicken all of us. 'This is a good country. This is a country of 'cead mile failte'. 'This is a country that recognises the incredible value that the Indian community have made. It's a country that abhors racism, and we must continue to call it out. 'I think one of the most concerning things we've seen is the very young age of those that have been involved in some of this racist activity. 'So, tomorrow, I'll take the opportunity to meet with the Indian community, to hear their views directly, and then to see what more government can do to help.'
BreakingNews.ie
14 hours ago
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
Tánaiste to meet with Ireland India Council over ‘spate of horrific attacks'
Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he is 'deeply concerned' about attacks on the Indian community in recent weeks. Mr Harris is to meet with the Ireland India Council on Monday after they requested an engagement about the number of assaults and threats against Indian citizens. Advertisement The issue has been highlighted after an Indian man was the victim of an unprovoked attack in Tallaght, Dublin, last month. A silent vigil was held outside the Department of Justice by Friends of India in response. The Indian embassy in Dublin has also issued a warning that there has been 'an increase in the instances of physical attacks reported against Indian citizens in Ireland recently'. The embassy said it was in contact with Irish authorities about the matter. Advertisement 'All Indian citizens in Ireland are advised to take reasonable precautions for their personal security and avoid deserted areas, especially in odd hours,' it said. Mr Harris said he received a request from the Ireland India Council about the issue. He said he was particularly concerned about the reported attack on a six-year-old girl in Waterford. 'I'm deeply concerned by what we've seen happen in the last number of weeks,' he said. Advertisement 'The Indian community in Ireland have made and continue to make an incredible contribution to our economy, to our society, to life in this country. 'There's at least 80,000 people of Indian descent living here in Ireland, and I tell you, our health service would fall over if it wasn't for them, so many parts of our economy would. 'We have seen a spate of brutal, horrific attacks, and one in particular sticks in my mind – of that poor six-year-old girl and what she experienced in Waterford, I think, is something that would sicken all of us. 'This is a good country. This is a country of 'cead mile failte'. Advertisement 'This is a country that recognises the incredible value that the Indian community have made. It's a country that abhors racism, and we must continue to call it out. 'I think one of the most concerning things we've seen is the very young age of those that have been involved in some of this racist activity. 'So, tomorrow, I'll take the opportunity to meet with the Indian community, to hear their views directly, and then to see what more government can do to help.'
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Irish Foreign Minister to meet Indian community members amid attacks
Irish Foreign Minister Simon Harris will meet representatives of the Indian community in Ireland on Monday (August 11, 2025) to assure them of safety and security, the Embassy of Ireland said on Friday (August 8, 2025), as attacks against Indian community members soared in recent weeks. In a statement, the Embassy here expressed 'shock' about the indiscriminate attacks against the members of the Indian community. 'I want to be so clear — the Indian community in Ireland have made and do make an excellent contribution to Irish society. They are welcome. They are appreciated. Next week, I look forward to meeting the Ireland India Council. Ireland will never ever tolerate racism. Thank you to members of the Indian community in our country for their contributions to our country in so many ways,' said Mr. Harris in a social media post on Friday. The violent incidents against Indians have been increasing in recent weeks with the latest victims being a six-year-old child and a hotel chef. The Embassy of India in Dublin has been meeting Irish officials over the past month when the attacks suddenly increased. 'The Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi is deeply shockedand saddened by the recent violent attacks against Indian citizens in Ireland. We condemn these attacks in the strongest possible terms. They are an assault on the values of equality and human dignitythat Ireland holds dear,' said the Embassy in the statement. 'Racism and xenophobia have no place in Irish society. The actions of the few do not reflect the spirit of the Irish people.' Indian authorities have been highlighting the need for quick police action against the perpetrators. On August 1, the Indian Embassy in Dublin issued an advisory urging nationals to take 'reasonable precautions'.
RTÉ News
3 days ago
- Politics
- RTÉ News
Dublin's Church of Ireland Archbishop urges people to stand against racism
Dublin's Church of Ireland Archbishop has urged people to stand firmly against racism and to stand with the people who are impacted by it. Archbishop Dr Michael Jackson said "what seemed to be sporadic assaults on Indian people in Ireland" had been "escalating alarmingly". He echoed the appeal of the chairman of the Ireland India Council, Prashant Shukla, for a coordinated, multi-agency response to attacks and called for a cross-departmental response to hate crime and youth violence. Archbishop Jackson, who is the chairperson of the Dublin City Interfaith Forum, said the Church of Ireland had "warm relations" with many Indian Christian traditions and that members of the Church "respect them deeply". A number of Church of Ireland churches in Dublin are used by a range of Indian Christian traditions for worship and he pointed out that numerous other parishes are "privileged" to count members of the Indian community in Ireland amongst their parishioners. The Archbishop said that organisations like the interfaith forum offers the opportunity for "friendly and fruitful interaction" with a wide range of people from other faith traditions from India and south Asia for whom Ireland is their home. "We want this to continue and to grow because it enriches everyone involved," he said. He added that it was "essential" that people, irrespective of their age or nationality be safe and feel safe as a community of hope, opportunity and equality is built.
