EU referendum fueling upsurge in applications for Irish passport in UK

The EU referendum is fuelling a surge in applications for Irish passports among British people.
Figures obtained by Sky News reveal a 25 percent increase in the number of applications being made from Britain.
A desire to remain as an EU citizen – in the event of a ‘Leave’ vote – is seen as a key factor.
The Taoiseach will be in Belfast today where he’ll urge citizens North of the border to vote to stay within the European Union.