File picture of Irish Foreign Minister Simon Harris
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Irish Foreign Minister Simon Harris will meet representatives of the Indian community in Ireland on Monday (August 11, 2025) to assure them of safety and security, the Embassy of Ireland said on Friday (August 8, 2025), as attacks against Indian community members soared in recent weeks. In a statement, the Embassy here expressed “shock” about the indiscriminate attacks against the members of the Indian community.
“I want to be so clear — the Indian community in Ireland have made and do make an excellent contribution to Irish society. They are welcome. They are appreciated. Next week, I look forward to meeting the Ireland India Council. Ireland will never ever tolerate racism. Thank you to members of the Indian community in our country for their contributions to our country in so many ways,” said Mr. Harris in a social media post on Friday.
The violent incidents against Indians have been increasing in recent weeks with the latest victims being a six-year-old child and a hotel chef. The Embassy of India in Dublin has been meeting Irish officials over the past month when the attacks suddenly increased.
“The Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi is deeply shockedand saddened by the recent violent attacks against Indian citizens in Ireland. We condemn these attacks in the strongest possible terms. They are an assault on the values of equality and human dignitythat Ireland holds dear,” said the Embassy in the statement. “Racism and xenophobia have no place in Irish society. The actions of the few do not reflect the spirit of the Irish people.“
Indian authorities have been highlighting the need for quick police action against the perpetrators. On August 1, the Indian Embassy in Dublin issued an advisory urging nationals to take “reasonable precautions”.
Published – August 09, 2025 02:40 am IST