Safety has been raised as a concern among migrants in Longford. That's according to local community activist, Sadia Athar. She has been speaking at the Immigrant Council of Ireland's annual conference in Dublin today, which highlighted the social and economic contribution made by migrants in Ireland.
President Catherine Connolly attended the event and described migrants as a "shining light" on communities across the country. Activist Sadia Athar says she is hopeful that ongoing work will make Co. Longford safer and more inclusive: