Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Seán Crowe has condemned a racist attack in Tallaght at the weekend saying that there is no place for that in Ireland and that anyone saying that this type of violent behaviour is somehow protecting their community is fooling no one.

Teachta Crowe said:

“The attack on Parkhill Road, Tallaght on Saturday was vile and utterly unacceptable on so many levels. An individual going about their day was set upon and now faces life altering injuries simply because of the colour of his skin.

“Anyone that thinks this sort of mindless, racist violence makes their community safer is lying and fooling no one. Some residents are increasingly nervous to leave their homes due to this type of behaviour, regardless if they are new arrivals to our community or have lived here all their lives.

“I condemn this attack entirely and call on anyone with any information relating to this incident to reach out to the garda authorities. This is not the first such attack in our area, but it has to be the last.

“My message to the young men who carried out this vicious attack is this; you’re not a patriot. You’re certainly not standing up for women and children. You are sowing hate, fear, and division in communities that have suffered more than enough from a lack of resources from the government, and not some innocent resident trying to make a life here.”