Ireland president condemns rise in racist attacks against Indians

"We are all mindful of the immense contribution this community has made, and continues to make, to so many aspects of Irish life, in medicine, nursing, the caring professions, in cultural life, in business and enterprise, to cite just some. Their presence, their work, their culture, have been a source of enrichment and generosity to our shared life," reads the statement.

President Higgins' statement comes after a series of attacks targeting Indians in Ireland made the headlines. The latest attack was against a six-year-old Indian girl who was assaulted and hit in the private parts by a group of children.

"The recent despicable attacks on members of the Indian community stand in stark contradiction to the values that we as a people hold dear. That any person in Ireland, particularly any young person, should be drawn into such behaviour through manipulation or provocation is to be unequivocally condemned," the statement from the president's office reads.