Tayem Mercer

The conversation around racism in Ireland has been a heated topic for many people over the past 12 months

One thing I will highlight and where I see a lot of lack of experience is that not only is it affecting black people but also Irish people who come from lower income areas where they are treated in a very discriminating way.

They get treated just as bad as some of us and it’s not okay to just accept that as how it is.

If the system is broken why not aim to fix it, if we can improve certain issues and it will benefit everyone why not fix it?

Those that have experience of being discriminated will know and unfortunately many that don’t will say it’s not even that bad or why are they keep crying about it!

Our brothers and sisters in travelling community will know, those that come from low income areas will know, foreign people to the land will know and understand because they have felt what it’s like to be discriminated based on how you look, talk, walk or where you come from!

Let’s strive for a better system one that offers equality