'Stop Colonising Our Country': Irish Man's Video Of NRI Family Buying Home In Limerick Goes Viral, Sparks Debate

Viral Video: A video recently shared on Twitter showing an Indian family fixing their nameplate on the front of their newly purchased home in Limerick, Ireland, has ignited a heated online debate. The Twitter user, who claimed to be an Irish citizen, expressed frustration, saying, "Another house bought up by Indians. Our tiny island is being colonised by a country of 1.5 billion people."

The video and the accompanying comment triggered an array of responses, with users divided over the issue. Some supported the sentiment, while others fiercely opposed it, questioning the use of the term "colonised."

Limerick, Ireland

Another house bought up by Indians.

Our tiny island is being colonised by a country of 1.5 billion people. pic.twitter.com/tJh3Vldla2 — MichaeloKeeffe (@Mick_O_Keeffe) September 18, 2024

One user fired back at the accusation, writing, "Colonised? Dude, they paid for it and bought it because some Irish person needed the money. It’s not anything unlawful. If you’re so concerned, ask your legislators and government to create protective laws." This response highlighted the legal and economic factors behind the purchase and pointed out that such transactions are often the result of market forces rather than any sinister intent.

The debate took another turn when a different user commented on the financial strategies often employed by Indian families to secure homes abroad: "People often wonder how these Indians can achieve this when many Irish don't. A quick look through the Facebook group 'Indians buying houses in Ireland' will show you how — their entire family pools money, even the family still in India. The goal being chain migration."

Amid the heated exchanges, an Indian user defended the community, stating, "Indians are loving beings. Don't have so much hate. If India wanted, it could buy the whole of Ireland in 30 minutes, and trust me, that would be good for you guys, which might spare you from the other invasion you're undergoing."

The original poster remained firm in his stance, replying, "Indians can be whatever they want to be, in India. Stop colonising our country."

While some continued to voice concerns over immigration, others provided data to dispel stereotypes. One user shared a chart showing crime rates by nationality, emphasizing, "Indians are the lowest crime-committing group, even below native Europeans... Please try to educate yourself."

Indians are the lowest crime committing people even below native Europeans... Plz try to educate yourself pic.twitter.com/k3zCf8a5pU — Decent Human (@Vepk65275) September 19, 2024

Adding a different perspective, another user chimed in, "I’m generally on your side, but in this case, it seems like a migrant family that’s mildly successful considering they just bought a decent house. These folks are fine by me — it’s the leeches and troublemakers we should have a problem with."

I’m generally on your side but in this case it seems like a migrant family that’s mildly successful considering they just bought a decent house. These folks are fine by me it’s the leeches and troublemakers we should have a problem with — Justin David (@justndavd) September 19, 2024

The debate reflects the complexities of immigration and property ownership in Ireland, with arguments ranging from economic anxieties and cultural tensions to legal rights and personal success stories. While some see the growing presence of Indian families in Ireland as a threat, others argue that it’s a natural part of globalization and an evolving society.