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The immigration conversation with friends and family

It is fair to say that immigration has become a hot button issue in the last number of weeks and ...

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12.32 29 Apr 2024


The immigration conversation with friends and family


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12.32 29 Apr 2024


It is fair to say that immigration has become a hot button issue in the last number of weeks and months. It seems that people are more divided than ever on these issues.  

Social media sites, such as X (formerly Twitter), are awash with hot take after hot take on Ireland’s immigration policies, but now these conversations are leaking out into real life – among family and friends.  

Is it possible to maintain friendships and relationships with someone who might have very different views than you? How are we meant to navigate different opinions on immigration in friendship groups?

Andrea is joined by listeners to hear their takes. 


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