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Irish Times poll: Public mood on immigration hardening

The public mood on immigration and asylum seekers is hardening as the local and European elections approach, the latest Irish Times/Ipsos B&A opinion poll suggests.

While a clear majority of voters who express a view say immigration in general has been a positive for Ireland, voters also favour a more closed asylum policy and greater efforts by the Government to deport asylum seekers whose applications have failed.

Opinion Poll Analysis

Pat Leahy: Attitudes on immigration toughest among supporters of Sinn Féin and Independents
Kieran O’Leary: Mounting voter unhappiness over Coalition immigration policy

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