06/06/2013

ICI Raise Concerns Over Increase In Racist Incidents

The Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) has raised concerns over the increase in racist graffiti and posters appearing in Dublin.

The ICI raised the issue after the graffiti attack on the building site of the proposed headquarters of the Anglo Irish Bank.

The council said it had received reports of eight racist incidents in a single day, while confirming that is has been holding discussions with the Garda ethnic liaison office.

(MH)


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