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Hate Crimes Surge in Ireland | Cork News
Hate crimes in Ireland surged 15% in 2025, hitting 780 cases—up from 676 the year before—with anti-race motives dominating at 40%. The new Criminal Justice Act expanded protections to include religion, sexual orientation, disability, and more. While anti-orientation incidents remained steady in number, they now make up a smaller share of overall hate crimes. Most offenses involved public order issues or minor assaults, with nearly half occurring in Dublin—though reports rose everywhere except the South. Two Cork cases—one targeting a same-sex couple, another involving youth targeted for…
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