Taoiseach calls for 'strategic response' to rising acts of racism and discrimination

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he spoke with business leaders on Wednesday who outlined to him reports of their employees being attacked 'because of their ethnicity. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos

The Government must have a strategic response to the “growing narrative” in the country that seeks to “other” people of different races and creeds, the Taoiseach has said.

Micheál Martin said young people here are worried they may be targeted for attack due to their race. The Taoiseach said the country is at a “very serious crossroads”.