Most want fewer immigrants here - poll

Seventy-two percent of us want to see a reduction in the number of non-Irish immigrants.

Of this figure, 43% would like to see some, but not all, Irish-born immigrants leave Ireland, while 29% would like to see most of them leave.

In contrast, a total of 26% say they would like to see the figure remain as it is.

The figures are revealed in today's Irish Times, in a behaviour and attitudes poll.

In previous polls, younger people have been more positive towards immigration.

This poll, however, shows the trend has reversed with 38% of those between 18 and 24 years of age saying they would like to see most immigrants leave.