Strong support north and south of border for Ireland remaining in EU – poll

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed the Dail and Seanad to mark Ireland’s 50-year membership of the EU (PA)

Support for Ireland remaining in the EU is at 88% in Ireland and 79% in Northern Ireland, according to an opinion poll.

When asked to choose who they feel closest to, 65% of people in Ireland said they feel closest to Europe, followed by none of the above at 18%, and Great Britain at 12%.