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Hate Crime Reports Increase by 15% in Ireland, Racism Most Common Motive

Reports of hate crimes in Ireland have increased by 15% in 2025, reaching 780 incidents, with racism and xenophobia identified as the most common motives, though Gardaí note under-reporting persists.

14 Aug, 11:34 — 14 Aug, 11:34
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Reports of hate crimes up 15% in 2025, with racism and xenophobia most common motives

Despite figure climbing to 780, the Garda says hate crimes remain under-reported

By Hugh Dooley

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