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(Irish Examiner)Ebun Joseph: Bertie Ahern's anti-immigrant comments are nothing new to black Irish people

Release Date
2026-05-19
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Irish Examiner
Summary
The article criticizes anti-immigrant remarks by former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, arguing that they reflect deeper structural racism and anti-Black sentiment in Ireland rather than isolated prejudice. The author claims that Africans, Muslims, and migrants are often portrayed as threats to Irish identity, resources, and social stability.

The article links these attitudes to past and current immigration policies, including the 2004 citizenship referendum that ended automatic birthright citizenship in Ireland. It argues that such policies created long-term insecurity for many Black migrant families and continue to shape feelings of exclusion and conditional belonging.

The author also highlights the role of social media in amplifying racism, particularly against Black women in public life. While acknowledging that Ireland has become increasingly multicultural, the article argues that acceptance remains conditional, especially for Black people visibly representing Irish identity. It concludes that the real issue is not immigration itself, but whether Irish society is willing to fully accept racial diversity and equal belonging.
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