Red C Poll

Red C poll: Two-thirds of public think Ireland has taken in too many refugees

A new poll has found that 66 per cent of people think that Ireland has taken in too many refugees

Protesters at a rally after marching from Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea, Tipperary, where members of the public have set up a protest encampment to prevent the use of the building to house refugees seeking international protection. Picture: RollingNews.ie

Almost seven in ten people think Ireland has taken in too many refugees, according to the latest Business Post/Red C opinion poll.

The findings come as the coalition prepares to finalise plans for the future accommodation of both newly-arrived Ukrainians and international protection applicants in Ireland.

In recent weeks, the government parties have been working on a number of new policies, including a move away from housing people in local hotels and B&Bs towards state-owned ...