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Human rights monitoring body calls on Ireland to introduce hate speech laws

The Council of Europe’s anti-racism body – the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) – claimed the measure was necessary as hate speech remains widespread in the Republic

Police investigating racist graffiti in Lisburn

Police investigating racist graffiti in Lisburn

An SDLP councillor has described the appearance of the graffiti as ‘chilling’

Ruth Coppinger says Government actions have helped rise of the far right

Ruth Coppinger says Government actions have helped rise of the far right

Threats were made to the Tánaiste Simon Harris and his family, with the safety of politicians coming into focus both in the country and internationally.

Leaders call for zero-tolerance approach to racist and sectarian attacks in NI

Leaders call for zero-tolerance approach to racist and sectarian attacks in NI

Sectarian intimidation in north Belfast linked to UDA, says police commander

Sectarian intimidation in north Belfast linked to UDA, says police commander

NI Justice Minister urges everyone to ‘do more’ following racist attacks

NI Justice Minister urges everyone to ‘do more’ following racist attacks

Race hate crimes reach record levels in Northern Ireland

Race hate crimes reach record levels in Northern Ireland

Attacks on Indian community motivated in part by racism – commissioner

Attacks on Indian community motivated in part by racism – commissioner

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

Drew Harris said he was concerned at the number of juveniles involved in such attacks.

Diogo Jota tribute ‘powerful’ as Liverpool players deal with emotion – Arne Slot

Diogo Jota tribute ‘powerful’ as Liverpool players deal with emotion – Arne Slot

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

Jota’s family were back at Anfield to see the outpouring of emotion which left Mohamed Salah in tears at the final whistle.

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk says racist abuse of Antoine Semenyo is ‘a disgrace’

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk says racist abuse of Antoine Semenyo is ‘a disgrace’

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

The Reds captain believes football must continue to try to educate the next generation.

Kick It Out: Black players may look to avoid penalties after abuse of Mathys Tel

Kick It Out: Black players may look to avoid penalties after abuse of Mathys Tel

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

Tel and Tottenham lost to PSG on Wednesday.

Teenagers behind rise in racist attacks in Ireland, special rapporteur says

Teenagers behind rise in racist attacks in Ireland, special rapporteur says

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

A large crowd gathered outside the Department of the Taoiseach on Wednesday for a silent assembly in support of migrant workers.

Tánaiste to meet with Ireland India Council over ‘spate of horrific attacks’

Tánaiste to meet with Ireland India Council over ‘spate of horrific attacks’

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

The Indian embassy in Dublin has warned of an increase in physical attacks reported against Indian citizens.

'Worrying pattern of far-right violence' in targeted attacks on foreign nationals

'Worrying pattern of far-right violence' in targeted attacks on foreign nationals

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

Targeted assaults on foreign nationals in Dublin and Limerick are examples of a "worrying pattern of far-right violence", according to an Irish anti-racism group

Nurses and midwives union urges ‘robust’ Garda response over racial attacks

Nurses and midwives union urges ‘robust’ Garda response over racial attacks

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation said racially motivated abuse of workers should not be tolerated.

Man who sent racist social media message to footballer banned from all games

Man who sent racist social media message to footballer banned from all games

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Harry Dunbar was identified and arrested after footballer Christopher Wreh posted a screenshot of the ‘vile’ message on his Instagram.

Ballymena violence after alleged sex attack was ‘racist thuggery’, police say

Ballymena violence after alleged sex attack was ‘racist thuggery’, police say

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

Fifteen police officers were injured in the disturbances in Ballymena on Monday night.

Linking housing crisis to immigration used to fuel 'racist' viewpoints, minister says

Linking housing crisis to immigration used to fuel 'racist' viewpoints, minister says

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

A child was among 32 people deported to Georgia, a designated safe country, on a chartered flight out of Dublin Airport on Thursday night

Newcastle condemn ‘appalling racist abuse’ aimed at Joe Willock on social media

Newcastle condemn ‘appalling racist abuse’ aimed at Joe Willock on social media

Sun, 02 Feb, 2025

The 25-year-old revealed he was abused on Instagram in the wake of a disappointing 2-1 Premier League defeat by Fulham.

PSNI watched on and let race rioters burn Belfast businesses, MLAs told

PSNI watched on and let race rioters burn Belfast businesses, MLAs told

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

An Assembly committee heard evidence from ethnic minority organisations on the recent upsurge in racist crimes in Northern Ireland.

Risk assessments to be carried out on schools close to sites of racist attacks

Risk assessments to be carried out on schools close to sites of racist attacks

Wed, 28 Aug, 2024

NI Education Minister Paul Givan has written to a group of 400 Muslim women after they raised concerns about the safety of their children.

Race hate crime suspected after arson attack on east Belfast church

Race hate crime suspected after arson attack on east Belfast church

Wed, 28 Aug, 2024

Police said an angle-grinder was used to cut a hole in shutters at the premises in Templemore Street before a fire was started.

Harris expects hate-crime legislation will be passed ‘in lifetime of Government’

Harris expects hate-crime legislation will be passed ‘in lifetime of Government’

Mon, 26 Aug, 2024

The Taoiseach said Justice Minister Helen McEntee had ‘worked intensively’ on the issue and would be bringing forward amendments shortly.

Ireland’s special rapporteur on racism ‘received death threats’

Ireland’s special rapporteur on racism ‘received death threats’

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Dr Ebun Joseph said she is seeing an increase in incidents of racism, and is often targeted online by trolls.

Woman who attacked, racially abused and drove at pizza delivery driver avoids jail

Woman who attacked, racially abused and drove at pizza delivery driver avoids jail

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

Chantal Johnston (38), of Clonard Road, Crumlin, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm and dangerous driving at Domino’s Pizza

Simon Harris supports Rhasidat Adeleke in wake of online abuse

Simon Harris supports Rhasidat Adeleke in wake of online abuse

Sun, 16 Jun, 2024

Adeleke won mixed 4x400m relay gold, women's 4x400m relay silver and individual 400m silver in a terrific week in Rome at the European Championships

Jude Bellingham demands more anti-racism measures but ‘doubts’ it will happen

Jude Bellingham demands more anti-racism measures but ‘doubts’ it will happen

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

The Real Madrid midfielder has seen team-mates Vinicius Jr and Aurelien Tchouameni abused in recent weeks.

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,

Archbishop of Dublin says 'unalloyed racism and unvarnished xenophobia' must be countered

Archbishop of Dublin says 'unalloyed racism and unvarnished xenophobia' must be countered

Tue, 02 Jan, 2024

Speaking on RTÉ radio’s News at One, the archbishop also cautioned about that “significant disinformation” about the nature and scale of impact by asylum seekers and migrants.

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.