Third night of unrest in Dublin as protesters target asylum hotel
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17 Charged with Public Disturbance Following Dublin Hotel Clashes
Above: A protester waves the Irish flag in front of riot police on Oct. 21, 2025, in Dublin, Ireland. Image copyright: Natalia Campos/Getty Images
The Spin
Left narrative
Right-wing populists are exploiting a tragic incident to fuel anti-immigrant hatred and violence across Dublin. These extremist groups deliberately instrumentalize migration issues to scapegoat vulnerable asylum seekers and create manufactured crises. The real threat comes from violent rioters throwing bricks at police and terrorizing communities, not from people seeking safety and protection in Ireland.
Right narrative
Ireland's broken asylum system has created a dangerous nightmare where unvetted migrants commit horrific crimes against children. A man awaiting deportation since March allegedly sexually assaulted a 10-year-old Irish girl, proving the government's reckless policies put innocent lives at risk. The state houses dangerous criminals in hotels while ignoring community safety concerns and attacking anyone who dares speak out about this preventable tragedy.