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Minority ethnic community afraid following anti-social behaviour, police say

Minority ethnic community afraid following anti-social behaviour, police say

Police have said that groups of young people have been gathering in the Donegall Pass area and throwing items at members of the public.

Indian community celebrates independence day in Dublin

Indian community celebrates independence day in Dublin

A separate event was called off after recent racially motivated attacks raised concerns.

Traveller organisations call for improved mapping of youth work funding

Traveller organisations call for improved mapping of youth work funding

A survey found that numerous counties with significant Traveller populations have no Traveller-specific UBU-funded youth projects.

Deputy first minister criticises Higgins over Gaza comments at Holocaust event

Deputy first minister criticises Higgins over Gaza comments at Holocaust event

Tánaiste defends President’s decision to raise Gaza during Holocaust speech

Tánaiste defends President’s decision to raise Gaza during Holocaust speech

Travellers and Roma face most prejudice of any ethnic group in Ireland, report finds

Travellers and Roma face most prejudice of any ethnic group in Ireland, report finds

PSNI working on ‘robust response’ to removing racist posters and graffiti

PSNI working on ‘robust response’ to removing racist posters and graffiti

Race hate incidents in Northern Ireland up by third – provisional police numbers

Race hate incidents in Northern Ireland up by third – provisional police numbers

Tue, 03 Sep, 2024

There were more than 400 additional incidents initially recorded by police between September 2023 and September 2024.

Churches and trade unions urge against anti-Islamic protests in Northern Ireland

Churches and trade unions urge against anti-Islamic protests in Northern Ireland

Fri, 02 Aug, 2024

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said police are working to establish if the protests mooted on social media will materialise on the ground.

Gardaí urged to develop new policy to address racial profiling

Gardaí urged to develop new policy to address racial profiling

Thu, 04 Apr, 2024

The move comes after a report from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties and the Irish Network Against Racism

Dublin rally hears call for strong leader and action against hatred and violence

Dublin rally hears call for strong leader and action against hatred and violence

Sat, 02 Mar, 2024

Thousands gathered in the Irish capital on Saturday afternoon to take part in the Stand Together solidarity march across the city centre,

Holiday park used list of 'undesirable' Irish surnames to discriminate against Travellers

Holiday park used list of 'undesirable' Irish surnames to discriminate against Travellers

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

Staff were instructed to decline or cancel bookings made under common Irish surnames branded ‘undesirable guests’.

Journalist says DCMS vetoed her Channel 4 board appointment amid diversity row

Journalist says DCMS vetoed her Channel 4 board appointment amid diversity row

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

Fourteen of 15 board members will be white following new appointments.

Stephen Fry to condemn rise in antisemitism in Channel 4 Christmas message

Stephen Fry to condemn rise in antisemitism in Channel 4 Christmas message

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

The comedian will speak about his Jewish identity and the ‘violence and destruction that’s unfolding’ amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Sol Campbell ‘happy in different space’ as he turns back on football management

Sol Campbell ‘happy in different space’ as he turns back on football management

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

The former Arsenal and Tottenham defender had spells at crisis clubs Macclesfield and Southend between 2018 and 2020.

Protest calls for justice for Brazilian man involved in collision with Garda car

Protest calls for justice for Brazilian man involved in collision with Garda car

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

The Garda Ombudsman is investigating the incident which happened in south Dublin on Saturday afternoon.