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Poll
Only two in ten people trust Irish politicians - do you?
The breakdowns are broadly similar across regions and genders.
ONLY 22% OF Irish people trust TDs and councillors, a new poll finds.
The findings of a Claire Byrne Live/Amárach Research poll also found that just two people in ten have faith in their local politicians.
The findings come after an RTÉ documentary showed a host of wrongdoing among politicians flouting rules about the non-disclosure of business interests.
The poll found that 22% of people in Ireland trust politicians, 60% do not and 18% don’t know.
The breakdowns are broadly similar across regions and genders.
In other questions, the poll found that 36% of Irish people support the introduction of a sugar tax, while 56% were against it. A further 8% were unsure.
A third question asked if people supported Ireland taking more than the 4,000 refugees it has pledged to take. Just 20% said yes, 67% said no and 13% didn’t know.
What about you? Do you trust your local TDs and councillors?
Poll Results:
No (8033)
Yes (509)
I don't know (240)
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