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# Amárach Research

Last year
2022
In 2009, 60% of people thought it was a 'good time' to buy a house. Now? That figure is 14%
That has dropped from 60% in December 2009.
22.0k
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Dec 23rd 2022, 12:05 AM
More than half of households couldn’t afford an unexpected €1,000 expense, poll finds
Nearly two-thirds of people also said they would not be able to comfortably afford energy bills if they rise again in the coming months.
28.9k
31
Sep 1st 2022, 8:04 PM
A rise in 'enjoyment' and less boredom: How Ireland feels about the reopening
According to a survey held on Monday, a lot more people are enjoying themselves again – but there is a sense of unease, too.
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Jan 29th 2022, 8:30 AM
All time
Irish people are happier and reporting higher levels of enjoyment than at any other point in 2021
The findings were contained in an opinion poll carried out yesterday.
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Mar 9th 2021, 12:51 PM
More Covid restrictions or a faster return to normal? How the Irish public feels about public health rules
Amárach Research gives a glimpse into how people currently feel about restrictions.
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Mar 6th 2021, 12:05 AM
Irish people are angrier and more frustrated than at any stage during the Covid-19 pandemic
An increasing proportion of people believe Ireland is returning to normal too slowly.
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Feb 23rd 2021, 3:50 PM
Here's what government's weekly survey of the public's mood tells us about how we've handled the pandemic
From mask wearing and social distancing to staying in instead of going out, a lot has changed in the past year.
20.7k
10
Jan 1st 2021, 6:30 AM
Increasingly worried, supportive of restrictions: What opinion poll findings tell us about Ireland's perception of the pandemic
The latest public opinion survey shows that more people are worried about Covid-19.
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46
Oct 6th 2020, 4:27 PM
Nearly 70% of people would take a Covid-19 vaccine, according to new poll
The poll surveyed 2,000 people in July.
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Aug 4th 2020, 11:50 AM
A third of Irish people don't want any of the party leaders to become next Taoiseach, poll finds
A further 20% said they’d like to see Leo Varadkar remain Taoiseach.
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Jan 15th 2020, 6:15 AM
35% of people would pay water charges if they were brought in now
The results are based on an opinion poll carried out by Amarách Research for RTÉ’s Claire Byrne Live/TheJournal.ie.
19.4k
113
Nov 17th 2019, 6:30 AM
Over 70% of people believe gardaí should wear body-cams
According to a survey carried out by Amarach Research for RTÉ’s Claire Byrne Live/TheJournal.ie.
15.1k
41
Nov 10th 2019, 6:30 AM
70% of Irish people support climate strikes, but one in five oppose them
According to a survey carried out by Amarach Research for RTÉ’s Claire Byrne Live/TheJournal.ie.
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64
Sep 28th 2019, 6:30 AM
Majority of people believe that electric scooters should not be legalised for use on Irish roads
A public consultation into the legalisation of Powered Personal Transporters is currently underway.
22.1k
55
Sep 15th 2019, 6:30 AM
Over 80% of Irish people would rather stay in summer time if the clocks stop changing twice a year
The European Parliament voted last week in favour of abolishing seasonal time changes.
17.9k
64
Apr 3rd 2019, 6:10 AM
Majority of people think construction contract for Children's Hospital should be re-tendered
Health Minister Simon Harris said at the weekend that the Government will not re-tender the project.
12.6k
44
Feb 20th 2019, 6:05 AM
Majority of Irish people would like to see a united Ireland in their lifetime
There has been speculation that Brexit could lead to the unification Ireland.
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103
Feb 19th 2019, 7:18 AM
Vast majority of Irish people want a second referendum on Brexit
Jeremy Corbyn says he’s open to holding another vote; while PM Theresa May has dismissed it as “a politicians’ vote”.
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114
Oct 7th 2018, 10:00 PM
Most of those living in Ireland think the Irish language should be legally protected in the North
An Irish language act has become one of the main stumbling blocks in talks aimed at relaunching the Stormont government.
47.3k
95
Feb 20th 2018, 7:21 AM
Government minister Halligan says Ireland needs to call in Spanish ambassador to condemn police violence
A new poll, meanwhile, suggests that most Irish people think that Catalans should be allowed to pursue independence from Spain.
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52
Oct 3rd 2017, 7:07 AM
Should drugs be decriminalised for personal use? Voters are split on the issue
A new poll found that a large proportion of voters would back the idea – but not everyone is convinced.
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May 13th 2017, 9:00 AM
Pictures: How drones, turbines and virtual reality are changing Ireland
The Future Ireland report takes a look at Irish society by different themes each year.
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Apr 12th 2017, 7:45 AM
Most Irish people don't want free speech restrictions - even if it offends some
People are worried about the rise of extreme right-wing views – but 65% of Irish people don’t want restrictions on free speech.
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Jan 10th 2017, 9:50 AM
Most people want drink drivers to be publicly named and shamed
Meanwhile, just over half of people want drink driving alcohol limits to remain unchanged.
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Jan 9th 2017, 11:35 PM
Almost 80% of Irish people think the old age pension needs to be increased
The findings result from a new poll conducted by Amárach Research for Claire Byrne Live.
11.1k
52
Oct 3rd 2016, 11:35 PM
66% of people want a referendum on abortion in Ireland
The findings result from a new poll conducted by Amárach Research for Claire Byrne Live.
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129
Sep 5th 2016, 11:35 PM
Most Irish people would support emergency internment for gangland suspects to combat gun violence
The findings result from a new poll conducted for TheJournal.ie by Claire Byrne Live and Amárach Research.
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101
May 30th 2016, 11:35 PM
Most people now think water charges should be scrapped
A new poll finds strong support for abolition after the general election result.
20.2k
147
Mar 9th 2016, 6:01 AM
Nearly half of people don’t intend paying their next Irish Water bill
A new poll comes in the wake of the general election result and the uncertainty over the future of charges.
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124
Mar 7th 2016, 11:35 PM
Most people think it's time for Joan Burton to go
The beleaguered Labour leader is facing an uncertain future as a new poll finds strong support for her resignation.
24.0k
95
Mar 2nd 2016, 6:14 PM
The next Taoiseach: The people want Micheál over Enda - but a lot want neither
A new poll conducted in the aftermath of the election, has some fascinating findings.
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155
Feb 29th 2016, 10:35 PM
Most people would give up tax cuts for greater spending on health services
Over half of people would forgo tax cuts for greater investment in health.
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Feb 22nd 2016, 11:00 PM
Leo would make a better leader of Fine Gael - poll
Nearly half of people think the Health Minister would make a better leader of Fine Gael than Enda Kenny.
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183
Feb 21st 2016, 8:45 AM
Nearly everyone wants the election held on a Friday
A new poll shows strong support for Friday over Thursday.
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44
Feb 1st 2016, 11:00 PM
Has Enda been better than Bertie and Brian Cowen? We have the answer...
A new poll has found that over half of people in Ireland believe the current Taoiseach has been better than his two predecessors.
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138
Jan 23rd 2016, 8:00 AM
80% of Irish people think they can't control their privacy on social media
1,000 people were asked whether or not they trusted the privacy of their images online.
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Jan 18th 2016, 11:02 PM
The majority of men are against gender quotas
As political parties try to ensure a third of their Dáil hopefuls are female, a new poll has some interesting findings.
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Nov 14th 2015, 6:30 AM
Most men think decriminalising drugs is a good idea - but women aren't so sure
The government is considering decriminalising the possession of a small amount of drugs like heroin, cannabis and cocaine.
12.2k
67
Nov 5th 2015, 6:00 AM
Alan Kelly's big idea to solve the rental crisis could be dead in the water
It comes as a new poll finds strong support for the minister’s rent certainty proposal.
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109
Nov 2nd 2015, 11:16 PM
The last legal defence for slapping children is set to be removed
A new poll finds most people do not favour an all-out ban on parents smacking their children.
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Oct 21st 2015, 3:05 PM
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