Hurling
Leitrim GAA and County Hurlers team up to back Migrant Rights Centre Ireland anti-racism message on new jersey
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Leitrim s Dave McGovern & Zak Moradi pictured with Irene Jagoba & Tess Alforte (front), Mairead McDevitt, Edel McGinley, Brian Mulville (One Day Foundation) & Colm Begley (GPA) );
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In an innovative step, Leitrim GAA Senior hurlers will carry the message No to Racism on their jerseys for the forthcoming season after announcing an important partnership with the Migrant Rights Centre of Ireland.
Announcing the news, the MRCI said Today marks an important day in the fight against racism in Ireland. The Leitrim GAA Hurling team are delighted to partner with Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) in saying no to racism.
Met Deliveroo riders today. Wanted to hear first hand about the issues they are experiencing. These are essential workers who should be treated better. Will be following up.â Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) March 9, 2021
He said the restrictions meant many riders had no option but to work for the delivery company as other employers including large supermarkets would not employ them with such restrictions in place.
After the meeting, Mr Varadkar said that âplatform working is becoming more and more common and the services they provide like takeaway deliveries have been essential during the pandemicâ.
He said many were students and migrants adding that he would âhate to think their memories of Ireland would be of exploitation or mistreatmentâ.