Ireland is struggling with the impact of a large influx of migrants, with reports of violent incidents and social changes affecting the country.
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The Irish government is dealing with the aftermath of several violent attacks, including a stabbing incident in Dublin and a knife attack in north Belfast, both allegedly perpetrated by migrants.
Meanwhile, the government has launched a campaign to promote consent, including a video that advises grandparents to obtain consent before hugging their grandchildren.
Protests have erupted across the country, including in the town of Ballinrobe, over plans to accommodate a group of male migrants.
The number of people in the International Protection Accommodation Service has increased significantly, with roughly 33,250 people in the system at the end of 2025, a 450 percent increase since 2021.
