IRELAND remains a popular country for people seeking asylum, especially Nigerians, according to EU figures just released.
When compared to the population, Ireland attracted the eighth highest percentage of people from outside the EU seeking asylum.
This was double the EU average, but well less than countries like Malta and Cyprus, which take the brunt of people trying to get into Europe from Africa in particular.
A total of 3,865 people applied for asylum, with the single largest group – 26% or 1,010 people – coming from Nigeria.
The next single largest groups were 6% (235) from Pakistan and 5% (205) from Iraq.
http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/asylum-seekers-to-ireland-double-the-eu-average-91312.html
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