Budgets, ballots and TDs getting booted: the week in statistics
How much is the government overspending by? How much money is Greece about to save? And who’s the richest Irishman alive?
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How much is the government overspending by? How much money is Greece about to save? And who’s the richest Irishman alive?
New research carried out by Red C found that 49 per cent of Irish people own a smartphone while 16 per cent own a tablet.
A clear margin of voters say they will back the fiscal compact in the upcoming referendum.
A recent poll reveals a 73 per cent support for allowing same-sex marriage in the Constitution.
But a slim majority said they would vote ‘Yes’ to the treaty, in research carried out by Red C and the Sunday Business Post.
Cocooning, DIY health, and deal frenzies: Red C Research has come up with what it thinks will be the major trends for Irish society for 2012.
While 15 per cent of people say they will not pay the controversial tax, according to a Red C poll for Paddy Power.
Global happiness levels remain high, despite the economic turmoil – just not in Ireland.
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The junior coalition partner is tied with Sinn Féin on 15 per cent support in the latest poll for the Sunday Business Post.
The Sunday Business Post’s Red C poll puts Fianna Fáil two points behind Sinn Féin in party support, as Fine Gael slips slightly.is
The final Sunday Business Post poll before polling gives Seán Gallagher a 14-point lead over Michael D Higgins.
Sean Gallagher now holds a 12 point lead over Michael D Higgins, according to Red C’s opinion poll for the Sunday Business Post.
Red C’s poll for Paddy Power affirms Higgins’ lead, with Sean Gallagher moving into second place ahead of Martin McGuinness.
The latest opinion poll indicates 21 per cent support for Norris, while Michael D Higgins is in the lead among the confirmed candidates.
Paddy Power’s RedC poll puts the as-yet-undeclared candidate as the most popular potential candidate in October’s election.
Poll taken earlier this week, in the wake of the state visits by Barack Obama and Queen Elizabeth, show support for the coalition partners is up slightly.
Poll commissioned by the Sunday Business Post puts Fine Gael well ahead of the other parties, with 38 per cent of support.
Fine Gael retains its strong lead in the latest opinion polls, though Labour narrows the gap by five as Fianna Fáil stagnates.
Fine Gael command the support of 35% of voters in 2011’s first poll, with Labour on 21% and Sinn Féin tied with Fianna Fáil.
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