'We cannot change our skin colour': Minister inundated with messages from terrified immigrants

It follows the shocking assault in July in Dublin of an Indian man

One message said minister Jim O’Callaghan himself needed to be more careful about his own stance of being seen as 'tough on immigration'.

The justice minister was inundated with emails and letters from frightened immigrants about a series of vile attacks on the Indian community.

In one message, a woman wrote of not being able to “change her skin colour” and asked what she was supposed to do to feel safe while walking around.