India has broached the recent racial attacks on its citizens in Ireland with the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (HREC), seeking concerted action on the safety of the community.
Earlier this week, Indian Ambassador Akhilesh Mishra met the HREC Chief Commissioner Liam Herrick “for a productive exchange of views in the context of the recent state of attacks on members of the Indian community in Ireland and the need for concerted action to ensure the protection of the rights and safety of Indian nationals in Ireland, as well as of all members of the community”, officials said.
Herrick briefed Mishra about measures already taken “in an institutionalised manner to closely monitor and respond to the challenges of racism-related incidents and discrimination in work places, schools and the society in general”, officials said.
“He assured full cooperation and support to the Embassy and the Indian diaspora in Ireland,” they said, while acknowledging the Indian diaspora’s role in economic, technology, healthcare and socio-cultural richness of Ireland.
There are approximately 80,000 Indian-origin persons in Ireland, of whom 33,898 are PIOs, approximately 40,000 are NRIs and approximately 10,000 Indian students. Most of them are engaged in healthcare, IT, engineering and management positions.
Ireland has become a significant destination for Indian students seeking higher education, particularly post-graduate, doctoral and post-doctoral degrees.
