A new poll has found that 89% of those questioned agree that people should be treated equally regardless of who they are or where they are from.
The poll was commissioned by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission to mark International Human Rights Day.
Nearly three-quarters (74%) of people agree that Ireland benefits from being a more inclusive and diverse society and more than half (55%) say that Irish people welcome diversity and interculturalism in society.
The Commission said the poll shows that support for migrants and those seeking asylum remains strong in Ireland.
Nearly two-thirds of people (62%) agree that Ukrainian refugees are treated fairly in Ireland while 64% think the Government is doing a good job supporting them.
Fears of an escalation of the war in Ukraine is a worry for 73% of those polled, according to the IHREC.
Discontent with the Direct Provision System remains high with 64% of people agreeing that those in the system experience racism and discrimination, while 68% believe that the Government should "set a clear date to end Direct Provision".
Over the past 12 months, 38% of people surveyed had personally witnessed racism.
More than half (55%) are concerned that they will not be able to cover household energy costs over the next year.
On housing, the majority of people believe that it is a basic human right (80%) and 64% said the right to housing should be in the constitution and 70% agree that the cost-of-living crisis is a human rights issue.
Chief Commissioner Sinéad Gibney has described the findings as "reassuring".
She said strong, inclusive leadership is required more than ever to ensure that racial discrimination - whether it be against refugees, people seeking international protection, immigrants or people from the Travelling and Roma communities – is eradicated from every area of Irish life.
"It is clear from our poll that the Irish Public wish to see an end to the unjust system of Direct Provision. We believe it is time that the State takes every opportunity to embed a culture of anti-racism in all areas of Irish society", she said.
The data was collected by Amárach Research via an online poll between 10-21 November and administered to 1,200 participants aged 18 or over.
