Increased levels of racism must be confronted, says activist

URGENT moves must be made to stop false and dangerous prejudices resulting in increased levels of racism, the chairperson of the Government-funded Know Racism campaign has warned.

“Ireland has undergone major change in the past few years. Our society is now experiencing an economic realignment and we must not let prejudices creep into our communities,” warned Joe McDonagh.

“Rumour and public confusion is still contributing to feelings of racial hostility in Ireland and much of this is driven by misinformation about asylum seekers, refugees and economic migrants,” continued Mr McDonagh.