When will we tackle racists in our midst?

THE recent coverage of the disgraceful hate campaign targeting Ms Lara Olukunle in Tralee illustrates the chronic need for condemnation of racist behaviour and adequate censure and punishment of all racist acts.

What must happen as a matter of urgency is that our politicians implement all anti-racism initiatives which have been put on hold.

In its Leadership Against Racism campaign, Amnesty International research highlighted the levels of racism in Irish society and the abuse and harassment experienced by ethnic minority people in this country.