The following motion will be proposed by Councillor Ruairi Kelly:
“Council utterly condemns the scenes of anti-Irish racism once again witnessed on the streets of Glasgow and extends our full support and solidarity to the Irish community in Scotland and assures them that they and everyone who calls Glasgow their home is a valued member of our society.
“Council commends the An Gorta Mór Committee on the recent unveiling of the memorial to those who lost their lives or were forced to emigrate during The Great Hunger, many of whom made Glasgow their home and have contributed greatly to the fabric of our city. This, in addition to the Glasgow Green memorial which involved both the Irish Government and noted historian Tom Devine are fitting tributes to this period of history which has shaped our city.
“Council agrees that this racism on our streets cannot be allowed to go on and calls on the Leader of Glasgow City Council to write to the Scottish Government and Police Scotland requesting that they address these concerns and work with Glasgow City Council and the people of Glasgow to remove these outpourings of hate from our city.”
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Anti Irish racism is ever present in currant affairs.
They were still out in Glasgow city centre yesterday demanding the scrapping of the NI Protocol. The council has no interest in banning them no matter what voters say.
Well said Ruairi Kelly, game on, hopefully drag the west of Scotland into the 21 st century with debate and action on the shameful acts so familiar and degrading to the whole country.
Sadly I have to agree with other “pessimistic” comments on here.
The Councillor is to be highly commended …BUT…
This is Scotland…
‘Nuff said.
I suppose it is easy to fall on the side of scepticism when it comes to Scotland’s acceptance of past ills,and willingness to move forward but,at 64 years of age,I think I see a change in attitude from some people within the media and government,10 years ago,the admittance of anti Irish and rascist behaviour would NEVER have been acknowledged,now,ironically enough,after the disgusting actions of the rangers fans in George square,it’s finally being spoken about openly,I intend to try and maintain a positive attitude,hopefully,my own,and all families of Irish descent will one day look back at this as a purely historical thing.
How long should I hold my breath?
Thanks to the hard work of Phil and like-minded colleagues, I sense a turning point. Cogs and mechanical wheels are slowly turning. We are on the right side of history. Vindication without recrimination. Victory is sufficient and a celebratory St Patrick’s Parade through the streets of Glasgow where everybody is invited to the party. It will happen.
Yes that would be a delight and I’d gladly indulge however, that won’t happen due to safety concerns.
Maybe 10/20 years from now, but I think it’ll take double that.
An event such as that would sadly develop into a running pitch battle, akin to the infamous Hampden match with the polis on horseback galloping up the turf.
Yes, progress has been made with Phil and others doggedly fighting this anti-Irish racism, sadly; we’re still a very long way off St.Patrick’s Day marches in Glasgow City centre.
Centuries of hatred won’t be broken down in a decade or two, and then there’s the multitude of bad habits that accompany it.
Love the optimism though, eventually one day the streets of Glasgow will overflow with GRA💚🍀✅
I’m sure it was a wee bit tongue in cheek, no?
Same old same old, I have a brick wall out the back think that would take more notice than Police Scotland and the Scottish Government, the least said about Glasgow City Council the better after all seems like they encourage shows of hatred
Excellent
Someone stuck their head above the parapet. good luck that man. He has zero back up in the Scottish parliament.
I do think we have come some way when my days at the end of Logans Road Motherwell, when they OO would gather at the primary school and walk to alongside St Bernadettes church and start their playing of traditional songs drawing out the priests.
This were late 60’s and reading about how marches of the OO are timed to pass Catholics places of worship when prayers start. Then not much have changed.
Having people who do not know me wanting to sing of their desire to be knee deep in my blood and ‘go home’ nothing much has changed in 55years. I am now 66.
I don’t understand your comment Steff. First Minister has clearly condemned anti Irish racism despite the risk to her political position and personal safety. Others need to follow.