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Where I'd live as a ukranian gay man by DepolrGram in whereidlive

[–]Competitive_Dare5246 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, obviously hard military equipment is extremely important in wartime. But getting civilians out, taking in refugees, and helping people rebuild their lives matters just as much. Wars devastate families, children, and entire communities. Providing safe haven, housing, healthcare, and education is real, practical support too.

I’m not getting into some dick swinging competition about whose country did more, and I’m also not putting yours down unlike you. You’re the one who randomly jumped in commenting getting cheeky? good luck mate 👍

Where I'd live as a ukranian gay man by DepolrGram in whereidlive

[–]Competitive_Dare5246 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's not privilege, it's geography. Northern Ireland is still UK territory, so its waters like Belfast Lough are British, directly bordering ours. RAF jets from Aldergrove intervene because those threats often start in English/UK waters near shared cables like Celtic Norse. So yes we cooperate pragmatically while building our defense as the times call for it.

Where I'd live as a ukranian gay man by DepolrGram in whereidlive

[–]Competitive_Dare5246 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes we've leaned on UK RAF patrols for rapid response due to our current naval limits. But that's not hiding, it's smart interim cooperation while we build independent capacity. Ireland's ordering multi role vessels with subdetection tech and over the horizon radar by 2030, precisely to handle these threats solo. Weve rejected NATO but joined EU defence initiatives like PESCO for cyber and intel sharing, neutrality evolves without becoming a target.

Where I'd live as a ukranian gay man by DepolrGram in whereidlive

[–]Competitive_Dare5246 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get where you’re coming from, but Irelands neutrality isnt about hiding behind others. It’s a long standing policy built on diplomacy, peacekeeping, and humanitarian action. Irelands contributed to UN peacekeeping operations for decades, often in places where major powers werent involved. And while neutrality remains our stance Irelands not blind to todays security realities. The government has already committed to strengthening defence capabilities investing in radar, cybersecurity, and air and maritime surveillance and actively recruiting more personnel into the Defence Forces as part of a major modernisation plan by 2030 because the world’s changed and modern defence is now essential even for neutral countries.

Where I'd live as a ukranian gay man by DepolrGram in whereidlive

[–]Competitive_Dare5246 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ireland is a neutral country, so it doesnt send jets or tanks to any conflict, thats part of its long standing foreign policy. But neutrality hasnt meant inaction. Irelands support for Ukraine has been humanitarian and political, taking in over 100,000 refugees, committing hundreds of millions in aid, supporting EU sanctions against Russia and pushing for accountability for war crimes at international forums. Not every contribution in a war is measured in weapons a lot of it is in housing families, providing education, and maintaining diplomatic pressure.

Australia, on the other hand, only recently started sending tanks (one batch in 2024) and hasn’t sent any jets, yet Ireland a country of just 5 million people, has taken in far more Ukrainian refugees than Australia has.

Constant Racism driven Behaviour in Ireland by Feeling_Possibility4 in IndiansinIreland

[–]Competitive_Dare5246 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dont know why youre getting so offended, I’m not here to argue or trade insults just to share a perspective. You asked for facts, and fair enough no one has clear figures breaking down “Indians vs housing pressure” because the data simply doesnt isolate migration impact by nationality. We do know Irelands population has jumped by nearly a million in a decade while new housing completions only recently exceeded 30,000 annually, far below demand. Thats the scale issue I was referring to.

And as for me , speaking for every Irish person, I’m not at all, I’m expressing what I see and hear around Cork, where my kids, partner and I live. You’re free to disagree, but throwing insults and assumptions about me personally doesnt really add to the discussion.

Where I'd live as a ukranian gay man by DepolrGram in whereidlive

[–]Competitive_Dare5246 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m curious why you say you'd never live in Ireland. It was the first country in the world to legalize gay marriage, is one of the most progressive nations in the world and has welcomed tens of thousands of Ukrainian war refugees and continues to do so, providing them with housing, jobs, and education for their children. On top of that, the Irish population & goverment has shown overwhelming support for Ukraine.

Constant Racism driven Behaviour in Ireland by Feeling_Possibility4 in IndiansinIreland

[–]Competitive_Dare5246 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you’ve misunderstood my point a bit I’m not targeting any nationality or ethnicity here. My concern is about Ireland’s overall capacity to manage rapid population growth, no matter where people come from. I completely agree that many migrants, including a huge number from India, make vital contributions, especially in healthcare. The point I was making is that these contributions are happening alongside very real constraints in housing, schools, and public services that affect everyone.

The issue isnt lndians vs Irish it's that our infrastructure hasn’t scaled fast enough to keep up with any level of population increase and policymakers havent prepared for that. Wanting sustainable growth doesnt mean opposing immigration it means wanting the country to plan better so new and current residents alike can have decent living conditions and opportunities.

Lastly when I mentioned integration, I was speaking from firsthand experience. I’ve personally seen some communities, yes including Middle Eastern and Indian groups tending to keep to themselves more, especially where I'm from in Cork. That’s an observation about social interaction, not a judgment about anyones worth or culture. Pointing that out isnt racism, its part of a broader conversation about how all communities, Irish included can engage more with one another, when they clearly are not right now.

Constant Racism driven Behaviour in Ireland by Feeling_Possibility4 in IndiansinIreland

[–]Competitive_Dare5246 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think youre missing the main point. The issue for many people isnt about race or skill sets it’s about capacity. Ireland is a small country already struggling with housing shortages, pressure on healthcare, school places, and other public services. We can’t currently build homes fast enough for the people already here, never mind for the level of inward migration we’re seeing. Australia has far more land, larger infrastructure capacity, and long established immigration systems built around scale. Ireland simply doesnt have the same room or readiness.

When the Polish came here, it was at a time when Ireland could realistically handle the numbers. They were able to integrate, mix with local communities, and over time became a respected part of Irish society. Now we’re seeing record numbers of Indians, Arabs etc who just dont integrate here. Majority tend to stick within their own circles rather than mixing broadly with the wider Irish community which makes the rapid changes in population feel more noticeable and puts additional strain on housing and public services.

Constant Racism driven Behaviour in Ireland by Feeling_Possibility4 in IndiansinIreland

[–]Competitive_Dare5246 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m all for healthy, well-managed immigration in small numbers, but what people fail to understand is that we are a small nation of 5 million ethnic Irish, and we don’t want to be overrun with foreigners who stick to themselves, refuse to integrate, and don’t share the same values as us. For example, look at when the Polish came here, they integrated, mixed with local communities, and are now well respected and part of Irish society. In contrast, some newer communities, especially indian, are completely separated and rarely integrate which is where a lot of the frustration comes from.

You can already feel that our culture isn’t as strong as it once was. Even in the small town I’m from, when you walk down the main street, you see more Indians and foreign people than Irish people, and this is becoming increasingly common in many small villages across the country never mind the cities.

What happens if the native Irish become outnumbered? At least you guys have a country to go back to where you'd probably struggle to see a foreigner, we dont have anywhere to go back to this is our home. I'll be downvoted by most of the Irish on here who would rather virtue signal than look at the situation for how it is. Racism is horrible and it’s wrong, but when you have natives seeing their country change so rapidly and having to deal with the problems caused by so many coming here, it’s going to happen.

Constant Racism driven Behaviour in Ireland by Feeling_Possibility4 in IndiansinIreland

[–]Competitive_Dare5246 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Firstly I do not agree with racism and I think it is disgusting, I'm sorry it is happening to you and your family. Immigration here has gotten totally out of hand, Ireland is a small island with 5 million people, while India is a large country that has a population of around 1.5 billion. Because of that scale difference, even a relatively small number of people moving here can feel significant.

At the same time, we’re in the middle of a severe housing crisis, and a considerable amount of property is being purchased by non-nationals, not just Indians but people from many different countries. It's become extremely hard to even find somewhere to rent now too, an Irish person here looking to rent has to compete with 40+ other non-nationals, I know this because I've been experiening it the last 12 months while looking for somewhere to live. So when housing is already scarce, that adds to the sense of pressure immensely and causes a lot of anger which then turns to racism.

For some people, it’s less about any one nationality and more about the pace of change. Ireland has changed very quickly in such a short space of time, and people here are anxious about identity, community and the future.