‘Ireland Itself Shaped By Migration...’: Irish President Slams ‘Despicable’ Attacks On Indians

Last Updated:August 12, 2025, 21:09 IST

Irish President Michael D Higgins condemned attacks on the Indian community, praising their contributions to Irish society.

Michael D Higgins called for zero tolerance against hate, citing Indian migrants’ long-standing contributions to Irish society. (IMAGE: REUTERS FILE)

Irish President Michael D Higgins on Monday condemned recent attacks on members of the Indian community in the country, calling them “despicable" and “in stark contradiction" to Ireland’s values.

In a statement, Higgins expressed “a deep sense of gratitude" to the Indian community for its contributions to Irish life, citing their role in medicine, nursing, cultural life, business and enterprise.

“As President of Ireland, may I take the opportunity at this time of stress for some of their community to express the deep sense of gratitude we all in Ireland owe to the Indian community here. We are all mindful of the immense contribution this community has made, and continues to make, to so many aspects of Irish life, in medicine, nursing, the caring professions, in cultural life, in business and enterprise, to cite just some. Their presence, their work, their culture, have been a source of enrichment and generosity to our shared life," he said.

He stressed that Ireland’s history of migration should guide its treatment of newcomers, adding that hatred, including on social media, erodes values of “hospitality, friendship, and care for others".

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Shankhyaneel Sarkar is a senior subeditor at News18. He covers international affairs, where he focuses on breaking news to in-depth analyses. He has over five years of experience during which he has covered sev...

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