Students say Ireland should be "more accommodating" to asylum seekers — survey

A survey of 1,000 students and academic staff has found that more than half believe Ireland should be "more accommodating" to asylum seekers.

The survey of 1,000 people in CIT Bishopstown campus over two days in October also found that 72% believed those living in direct provision (DP) should have access to grants for third-level education.

However, the survey in CIT, answered in the main by students, found many people were unaware of the conditions of living in DP and only one-in-five respondents knew anyone who lived in DP.