I would now like to ask you some questions about migrants to Northern Ireland. Migrants are people who come to live in Northern Ireland from other countries. They may come in order to work, study or to join family members.

There are different opinions about migrant workers in Northern Ireland. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?

People's perceptions of migrant workers are tainted by the media.

	%
Strongly agree	13
Agree	44
Neither agree or disagree	19
Disagree	15
Strongly disagree	4
Don't know	5

 

Go to results for men and women, people of different religions, and people of different ages.
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Results for men and women

	%
	Male	Female
Strongly agree	13	13
Agree	45	43
Neither agree or disagree	18	21
Disagree	15	15
Strongly disagree	4	4
Don't know	5	5

 

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Results for people of different ages

	%
	18-24	25-34	35-44	45-54	55-64	65+
Strongly agree	13	14	16	17	6	11
Agree	43	41	42	45	50	42
Neither agree or disagree	21	21	19	16	20	21
Disagree	15	12	16	14	15	16
Strongly disagree	5	4	5	5	3	3
Don't know	2	8	3	3	6	7

 

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Results for people of different religions

	%
	Catholic	Protestant	No religion
Strongly agree	16	10	15
Agree	44	43	45
Neither agree or disagree	17	21	20
Disagree	14	16	13
Strongly disagree	4	5	3
Don't know	5	5	4

 

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