Cowardly racists: Attacks on immigrants

RACISM in any shape or form is a heinous crime that should not be tolerated in a so-called Christian country that prides itself on the worldwide image of its emigrants. 

The ‘No dogs or Irish’ notices on boarding houses are still remembered by older Irish emigrants to London.

Yet, the Immigrant Council of Ireland reports that there has been an 11% increase in the number of racist incidents reported to it last year. Regrettably, however, physical violence was involved in 13% of the 240 reported incidents.