# Survey

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# healthy ireland

Leo wants to find out just how healthy Ireland is

A new nationwide survey will ask households about a range of health indicators.

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Oct 27th 2014, 12:15 PM

# Survey

How will 'unprecedented' levels of oil and gas exploration affect wildlife?

The Government has announced a new plan to carry out surveys of areas of potential exploration.

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Oct 20th 2014, 5:29 PM

# digital skills

Primary school pupils are being prepared to work in the 21st century

A survey of 300 Irish primary schools said access to high speed broadband is an obstacle.

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Oct 20th 2014, 4:53 PM

# Death

Three quarters of Irish people want to die at home

Most people would like their condition managed by pain medication though almost three-quarters have not written any kind of care directive or given an indication of what they want to family members.

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Oct 17th 2014, 3:23 PM

# Show Me The Money

Irish donations to charity are up, but we're less generous than the UK

Irish people donated over €800 million to charitable organisations in 2012.

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Sep 30th 2014, 10:00 AM

# farming community

Over 45% of farmers' family members treated for mental health, with half impacted by suicide

More than a third said suicide had been experienced in their wider community.

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Sep 23rd 2014, 8:40 AM

# survey says

Dublin City Council to consider cutting property tax with residents calling for 15% reduction

Dublin City Council will tonight consider a reduction at a special meeting.

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Sep 22nd 2014, 8:31 AM

# promotion

Most directors think a who-you-know culture remains for getting on a company's board

As many as 19% believe this it is mainly the case in State-owned companies.

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Sep 17th 2014, 12:02 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you ever call directory enquiries?

The most expensive service can cost over a fiver for a one second call. But when was the last time you needed to use one?

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Sep 9th 2014, 9:27 AM

# school selfie

Almost 4 out of 5 students are checking social media sites at school

There has also been a big increase in social media related projects at BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.

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Sep 8th 2014, 11:48 AM

# selfie

Are you THAT person? Almost half of Irish people regularly post photos online while on holiday

A new study also shows that over half of us are partial to a selfie while abroad.

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Sep 5th 2014, 7:45 AM

# Dochas

Irish people have no idea how much we spend on foreign aid

A new Ipsos MRBI poll also found that Irish people are mostly in favour of overseas aid, even in an economic downturn.

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Sep 2nd 2014, 4:24 PM

# Ah here

Thanks a bunch boss... Apparently 8 out of 10 of us have been contacted by work while on holidays

Modern life is rubbish, etc.

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Aug 22nd 2014, 8:00 AM

# class of 2014

Parents are saving for 8 years to put their kids through college

Some people are even having to start saving when their kids are babies.

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Aug 13th 2014, 7:00 AM

# facebook blues

Dislike: The more time you spend on Facebook, the worse you will feel

A new study shows that going on Facebook can only have a negative impact on your mood, regardless of what you look at.

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Jul 18th 2014, 5:59 PM

# Banks

A third of ads for financial services 'do not meet guidelines'

A Central Bank survey assessed almost 300 advertisements from 23 different firms.

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Jul 14th 2014, 12:31 PM

# Survey

Students at UCC are more likely to have tried drugs, apparently

Marijuana is the most popular drug among the college’s students.

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Jul 8th 2014, 1:14 PM

# SME Exports

AIB announces €200m fund to support Irish SME exports

The bank’s latest Exports Outlook Report for SMEs shows positive mood among Irish companies for expanding their export market in 2014.

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Jun 24th 2014, 12:43 PM

# harping on

Calling all harpers: The Arts Council wants you

A major survey is being carried out to “help shape the future of the harp in Ireland”.

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Jun 21st 2014, 10:15 AM

# get well

Most people in Ireland think hospitals are dangerous places

In a massive Europe-wide study, more than half of Irish people said it was likely that patients could be harmed by hospital care in Ireland.

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Jun 20th 2014, 7:26 AM

# scoops on a plane

Portrait of an Irish holidaymaker: Bald, generous and drinking on the plane

How much do we spend on drink, clothes and personal grooming when heading on holidays, compared to other nations?

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Jun 18th 2014, 1:57 PM

# down with this sort of thing

Eight in ten priests want to scrap the changes made to Eucharistic prayers

The Association of Catholic Priests said that Pope Francis may be open to updating the New Missal, but noted that a u-turn would be “embarrassing” for his predecessor Pope Benedict.

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Jun 13th 2014, 6:11 PM

# World Cup 2014

Only 47% of Irish people plan to watch the World Cup, according to this survey

Will you be watching?

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Jun 10th 2014, 5:00 PM

# motoring offences

Have you ever seen a friend drive under the influence of drugs? 1 in 6 have

A new survey from eFlow also reveals a high number of people speed regularly.

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May 22nd 2014, 7:55 AM

# bubble bubble

Half of house hunters are willing to spend up to €350k on a home

Three out of four property buyers want to buy within the next six months.

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May 21st 2014, 9:03 AM

# Judaism

30% of Irish people 'think Jews talk too much about the Holocaust'

That’s one of the findings from a worldwide survey on anti-Semitism.

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May 19th 2014, 11:41 AM

# tax poll

3 in 4 of voters don't believe water charges will be "fair and equitable"

There’s a raft of opinion polls around today on various topics — including the upcoming Euro elections, where Sinn Féin look on course to take three seats.

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May 18th 2014, 10:13 AM

# juicy

Drinking two glasses of fruit juice a day is actually pretty bad for you

A survey by the UK’s health body found that breakfast cereals are pushing children’s sugar levels over the recommended limits.

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May 16th 2014, 10:04 AM

# struggling

Rehab and CRC scandals still driving down donations for 61% of charities

More than half of charities surveyed last month said their overall income has fallen in the last year though demand for their services is still rising.

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May 15th 2014, 8:59 AM

# reluctant

Despite being more confident about the economy, Dubliners are wary of setting up a business

The Your Dublin, Your Voice survey is the fifth of of its kind and set out to find how Dubliners are feeling about their current financial situation.

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May 13th 2014, 7:24 PM

# euro envy

Which countries do Irish people wish Ireland was more like?

Ipsos MRBI asked 500 Irish people which European countries they fancied.

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May 9th 2014, 2:00 PM

# Invasion

There's a new ladybird in town and it's eating the other ladybirds' eggs

The Irish Wildlife Trust are calling on people to submit sightings.

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Apr 29th 2014, 11:48 AM

# food of love

Seven out of ten Irish women prefer hot chocolate over sex

A Cadbury Ireland survey found Irish women prefer hot chocolate over hot loving, but is that true? YOU DECIDE.

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Apr 24th 2014, 10:43 AM

# Survey

Majority of teachers say schools won't be able to cope with new Junior Cycle

Schools don’t have the capacity to deal with the changes due to be brought in this September, teachers said in a new survey.

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Apr 17th 2014, 8:36 AM

# Online Security

1 in 5 US internet users have had bank account details and personal data stolen - survey

It shows a sharp increase since the last survey in 2013.

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Apr 14th 2014, 3:45 PM

# 40 shades of green

Tourists think Ireland is great value for money

Do you?

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Apr 7th 2014, 1:54 PM

# Small Confidence

Small and medium businesses aren't impressed with the government

In fact, they’re less than impressed.

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Apr 7th 2014, 9:32 AM

# Flooding

Homeowners opposed to flood levy to help others get insurance

The idea of a 1 per cent levy was mooted by Minister Phil Hogan last month – but a recent survey shows little desire among the public.

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Apr 2nd 2014, 8:55 AM

# roar

Estate agents report "mini-boom" as price increases spread outside Dublin

A survey by the Real Estate Alliance reveals an average rise in prices across the country of 6 per cent.

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Mar 25th 2014, 5:27 PM

# survey says

Majority believe minimum pricing of alcohol won't curb consumption levels

Only 22 per cent of those surveyed for Checkout Magazine believe minimum pricing of alcohol will impact on the level of those drinking.

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Mar 24th 2014, 4:47 PM