Gardaí ‘need’ anti-racism training

Gardaí, immigration and public-service workers should undergo anti-racism and diversity training, according to the Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI).

ICI interviewed 40 men between the ages of 16 and 28 who were born outside of Europe and who now live in Ireland. All the men said they had experienced discrimination at school, in sport, at work, and from public authorities. They were also concerned about being cut off from family and loved-ones by immigration rules.

The men said they felt gardaí take a “non-confrontational approach” to racism and do not challenge local families whose children cause trouble in disadvantaged areas.