According to the Irish Network Against Racism, the number of racist incidents reported last year, jumped to 700 last year – a 32% increase on 2019.
Assistant professor of law at DCU Bashir Otukoya, Ashley Farrell & Emer O'Neill joined Andrea on the show.
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