New figures released this morning from the Immigrant Council of Ireland show that almost one third of the 67 incidents of racism reported in the first three months of this year took place in the workplace, on campus or in the playground.

BREAKING NEWS: 67 reports of racism reported to stopracism@immigrantcouncil.ie since start 2014. Full statement in AM RT

— Immigrant Council.ie (@immigrationIRL) April 17, 2014

15 percent of these cases have resulted in physical violence.

Denise Charlton from the Immigrant Council of Ireland says there needs to be a clear action plan to tackle racism: