Poll: Half of Irish people say crime will rise if we take in 4,000 refugees

Almost half of people in Ireland believe taking in 4,000 refugees from Syria and elsewhere will increase Ireland’s crime rate, a survey suggests.

An overwhelming majority (88%) of people who took part in a Newstalk/Red C poll also believe refugees should be Garda vetted.

However, most people (67%) support the Government’s commitment to receive 4,000 refugees but one in three believe the figure is too many. One in five believe Ireland should take more.