One in three people from ethnic minorities believe background is a barrier to finding a job

Around 63% of individuals from ethnic minority who have a postgraduate or master’s degree found difficulties finding a job in Ireland

More than half of Irish Traveller respondents (59%) and Black or Black Irish-African respondents (50%) believe their ethnicity is a barrier to employment access in the country. File picture.

Almost one in three people from ethnic minority groups believe their background is a barrier to finding a job in Ireland, a report published on Wednesday said.

The report by Bank of Ireland with Morgan McKinley explores the specific barriers ethnic minority groups face in accessing employment and progressing in the Irish labour market, with some data points and practical recommendations for employers.