NEW DELHI: The Irish Embassy in India on Friday strongly condemned recent violent assaults on Indian citizens in Ireland, declaring that “racism and xenophobia have no place.”
In an official statement, the embassy said Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister will meet representatives of the Indian community on August 11. “These attacks are an assault on the values of equality and human dignity that Ireland holds dear,” it said, stressing that the actions of “a small group” do not reflect the Irish people.
With over 100,000 Indians now living in Ireland, the embassy praised the community’s contributions and said it is in regular contact with Indian officials and Irish police regarding investigations.
The Indian Embassy in Dublin had earlier urged citizens to remain vigilant following a rise in assaults. Ireland, home to about 10,000 Indian students, has become a major education hub for postgraduates and researchers.
Recent incidents include racial harassment of a six-year-old Indian-origin girl in Waterford and a violent unprovoked attack on a senior data scientist, leaving him with a fractured cheekbone.
