Members of Ireland's migrant community organized a protest to address increasing fear and vulnerability among immigrants, demanding prompt government action. The incident involved an Indian man in his 40s who was assaulted shortly after arriving in Ireland. A vigil was held in Tallaght, drawing significant support from the Indian community. Attendees described the event as shocking and traumatic, emphasizing the urgent need for safety and inclusion for both immigrants and Irish citizens. Concerns were raised about rising hate and violence affecting immigrant families.
Ajay Shaji, attending the protest as a member of Migrant Nurses Ireland, described the incident as "shocking" and deeply traumatic for the wider migrant community. "The migrant community was under stress and really shocked at the news," he said. "I don't know how traumatic it must be for him. He was here for [just weeks] and had to go through something like that. There are no words to explain it."
Kavi Raj, an Indian national living in Tallaght, called the incident "horrifying" and explained that attacks like this need to be addressed at government level. "We live in Tallaght - we are afraid to walk outside," he said. "Immigrants and Irish people can live side by side, hand in hand."
Rofayda Mohamed, a mother who also attended the protest, expressed her growing fear for her children. "The hate is rising. I was horrified, shocked, actually - that this can happen on our streets," she said. "I'm afraid for my children, to go out, to play. This is not acceptable."
Dublin West TD Ruth Coppinger called the attack "repulsive". "These attacks are not isolated. They're under-...
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