Poll: 61 per cent of voters concerned ‘too many refugees’ coming here

Support for Ukraine strong but accommodation worries grow - poll

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The latest Irish Times/Ipsos opinion poll shows that despite a strong desire to support Ukraine, 61 per cent of voters are concerned that “too many refugees” are coming here. And more than half of voters also disagree that Ireland should continue to accept refugees from Ukraine “no matter how many arrive”. To discuss this and more of the findings from the poll, including an unexpected rebound in support for the government and a slightly more optimistic outlook for the country in terms of the cost of living crisis, Hugh is joined by Political Editor Pat Leahy. 

A woman and a child fleeing Ukraine walk towards a bus after crossing the Polish-Ukrainian border. Photograph: Omar Marques

Fri Oct 28 2022 - 13:28

The latest Irish Times/Ipsos opinion poll shows that despite a strong desire to support Ukraine, 61 per cent of voters are concerned that “too many refugees” are coming here.

And more than half of voters also disagree that Ireland should continue to accept refugees from Ukraine “no matter how many arrive”.

To discuss this and more of the findings from the poll, including an unexpected rebound in support for the government and a slightly more optimistic outlook for the country in terms of the cost of living crisis, Hugh is joined by Political Editor Pat Leahy.