India, Aug. 12 -- Irish president Michael D Higgins has condemned the rise in attacks against the Indian diaspora in Ireland. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Irish leader expressed a "deep sense of gratitude" to the Indian community in Ireland.

"We are all mindful of the immense contribution this community has made, and continues to make, to so many aspects of Irish life, in medicine, nursing, the caring professions, in cultural life, in business and enterprise, to cite just some. Their presence, their work, their culture, have been a source of enrichment and generosity to our shared life," reads the statement.

President Higgins' statement comes after a series of attacks targeting Indians in Ireland made the headlines. The latest ...