Migrant issues minor for TDs

DÁIL members have admitted they seldom speak out on issues relating to migrants and their rights because it will not win them any votes, a survey shows.

The Millward Brown Lansdowne survey, commissioned by The One Foundation, found just 4% of TDs felt speaking up for migrants would have a positive effect on electoral support.

By contrast, 36%, thought raising issues on behalf of migrants would negatively effect their vote-winning capability.