By Giuseppe De Santis
Not so long ago, Ireland was unaffected by the nationalist movement sweeping across Europe. However, the Irish now have concerns about mass immigration and are protesting on the streets, urging the government to close the borders.
There have been hundreds of protests in towns across the country, with people calling on the government to end what they say is an ‘open borders’ globalist agenda. They believe this agenda puts the needs of migrants ahead of its citizens, many of whom are struggling to afford everyday items and unable to buy or rent homes as Ireland’s homeless numbers skyrocket.
Several high-profile crimes linked to migrants have also caused fear among the native population. This fear culminated in the shocking knife attacks on young children and their teacher by an Algerian-born Irish citizen in November, which triggered rioting and looting in the nation’s capital.
The most recent demonstration occurred on Monday, May 6th, as thousands of protesters, holding Irish flags, gathered in Dublin. They were calling for an end to mass migration and advocating for the establishment of a new nationalist government.
Chants of “Get them out” about the government echoed throughout the nation’s capital while others carried signs reading ‘Irish lives matter’ and ‘Under siege, invasion.’ Large banners reading “Mass deportations” and ‘End the plantation’ hung from a bridge.
The protesters claim to represent the majority of the electorate, around 75% based on several polls, who believe that immigration levels are too high and the country has accepted too many refugees.
They are also getting angrier because of how they are being treated by the mainstream media. They feel that the liberal news outlets and the semi-state-run broadcaster RTE rarely cover protests, and when they do, they do so with bias.
Ireland has seen a significant increase in immigration over the past 20 years, with non-citizens now making up 22% of the population. According to EU statistics, Ireland has the fourth largest non-national population among all 27 EU member states.
Similar to Britain, Ireland has witnessed the emergence of anti-immigration parties aiming to halt this worrying trend. Although their current level of support is low, there is potential for growth, and it is hoped that they will become as popular as their counterparts in continental Europe.
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