ESRI: Most Irish people have positive views on immigration

Tens of thousands of people took part in the Ireland For All rally in support of migration and diversity in Dublin in February 2023. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

The majority of Irish people have a positive view of migrants coming into the country, according to a study by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).

However, it also found “people with lower qualifications and those who find ‘making ends meet’ more difficult are less positive about immigration overall, believe protesting local international protection arrivals is more acceptable, and feel less comfortable with most migrant groups”.