Ireland
Ireland regularly submits hate crime data to ODIHR. Ireland's annual hate crime statistics can be accessed here.
The Diversity and Integration Strategy 2019-2021 of the National Police Force addresses the police response to hate crime. The Strategy's implementation is monitored by the National Diversity Forum, established in 2020 and comprising civil society and community groups. The police works also closely with civil society to address hate crimes targeting Roma and Travellers, migrants and LGBTI persons, as well as in relation to hate crime training and hate crime investigations.
In July 2021, the Garda launched an online hate crime reporting system. In February 2020, Ireland co-organized with ODIHR and the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights a workshop on understanding and improving hate crime recording and data collection. Based on ODIHR's Information Against Hate Crimes Toolkit (INFAHCT) programme, the workshop resulted in a number of recommendations for relevant state authorities.
In April 2022, the Garda took part in ODIHR’s Online Training on Sensitive and Respectful Treatment of Hate Crime Victims. Also in 2022, a comprehensive and mandatory Online Hate Crime Training Programme for Garda officers was launched.
OFFICIAL DATA REPORTED BY STATES
Year | Hate crimes recorded by police | Prosecuted | Sentenced |
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2022 | 628 | Not available | Not available |
2021 | 448 | Not available | Not available |
2020 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
2019 | 251 | Not available | Not available |
2018 | 368 | Not available | Not available |
2017 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
2016 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
2015 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
2014 | 53 | Not available | Not available |
2013 | 109 | Not available | 12 |
2012 | 119 | Not available | Not available |
2011 | 162 | Not available | Not available |
2010 | 142 | Not available | Not available |
2009 | 164 | Not available | Not available |
About 2020 Data
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Due to the introduction of the new PULSE crime registration system, in October 2020, hate crime data for 2020 could not have been processed and reported to ODIHR.
Hate crime recorded by police
KEY OBSERVATION
ODIHR recognizes Ireland's efforts to improve its hate crime recording mechanisms. Continuing in the same vein is encouraged, so that data on hate crime recorded and collected by police, prosecution, and judiciary can be duly processed in the future. In addition, ODIHR observes that Ireland would benefit from reviewing its existing legal framework in order to ensure that bias motivations can be effectively acknowledged and appropriate penalties can be imposed on the perpetrators.
ODIHR recalls that in the Ministerial Council Decision 9/09, participating States have committed to collecting reliable data and statistics on hate crimes. They have also committed to enacting specific, tailored legislation to combat hate crimes, providing for effective penalties that take into account the gravity of such crimes. ODIHR stands ready to support Ireland in meeting its relevant commitments through the provision of its comprehensive resources and tailored assistance in the area of hate crime recording and data collection, as well as providing further legislative guidance and advice.
INCIDENTS REPORTED BY CIVIL SOCIETY
Racist and xenophobic hate crime
Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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2020-08 | Attacks against property | UNHCR
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2020 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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2020-08 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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2020-09 | Attacks against property | OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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2020 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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2020-09 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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Anti-Christian hate crime
Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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2020-01 | Attacks against property | OIDAC
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2020-01 | Attacks against property | OIDAC
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2020-03 | Attacks against property | OIDAC
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Anti-LGBTI hate crime
Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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2020-02 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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2020-01 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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INTERNATIONAL REPORTS
Racist and xenophobic hate crime
The United Nations Human Rights Council Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) published relevant recommendations in its "Report from the thirty-ninth session: Compilation on Ireland."