In May of 2022, a cabinet memo warned the Irish Government that a large influx of asylum seekers may threaten “social cohesion”, particularly among deprived communities. That warning was ignored.

Coolock violence 'not an issue of community engagement', Taoiseach sayshttps://t.co/15rlgj1rGH

— TheJournal.ie (@thejournal_ie) July 16, 2024

In May of 2022, a cabinet memo warned the Irish Government that a large influx of asylum seekers may threaten "social cohesion", particularly among deprived communities. That warning was ignored.

Now, in 2024, Coolock is rioting and in flames.

That worked out well, didn't it? pic.twitter.com/h3jMSh3G3L

— Ben Scallan 🇮🇪 (@Ben_Scallan) July 15, 2024