# Red C
This month
May 2023
# online fraud
Online bank fraud has risen by almost 50% since before the pandemic
Ireland is especially targeted with these activities and has the most instances of phishing out of any country.
This year
2023
# BUSINESS POST
Fianna Fáil and Greens support drops but Fine Gael sees small gain in latest Red C poll
The ending of the eviction ban on 31 March has been at the forefront of politics in recent weeks.
Last year
2022
# festive watch
Home Alone tops the poll of Ireland's favourite Christmas movies
Is your fave in the list, or are you not a Christmas movies fan?
THE MORNING LEAD
Almost half of people think allowing nightclubs to stay open until 6am is a bad idea
The Cabinet approved legislation last month that would allow nightclubs to stay open until 6am.
The Cabinet approved legislation last month that would allow nightclubs to stay open until 6am. If the legislation is passed by the Oireachtas, the changes are likely to be enacted next year.
More than half of people think later opening hours for pubs is a good idea.
# Europe
Almost two thirds of people in Ireland are in favour of Ukraine joining the EU, poll shows
That’s according to the latest annual European Movement Ireland ‘Ireland and the EU’ poll.
# cost of living crisis
Majority of young people considering moving abroad for better quality of life
Over eight in ten are also ‘fearful for the future’.
THE MORNING LEAD
Poll shows huge support for calorie labelling on menus despite plans being shelved
Nutrition experts are in favour of the measure but restaurateurs have a number of concerns.
New polling conducted by Red C on behalf of The Journal found huge support for mandatory calorie labelling on menus.
Plans to introduce the measure in Ireland, as part of efforts to tackle obesity, have been shelved.
Restaurateurs have raised a number of concerns about the policy including cost and practicality.
# Red C Poll
Four in five people think next month's Carbon Tax increase should be delayed
It’s according to new polling conducted by Red C on behalf of The Journal.
# Poll
Almost 2 in 5 people cutting back on essential heating and electricity due to cost concerns
37% of people have cut back on essential heating and electricity use.
All time
# Christmas Songs
Fairytale of New York is Ireland's favourite Christmas song by landslide, new poll shows
It’s according to new polling conducted by Red C on behalf of The Journal.
# climate action
74% of young car owners plan to cut down on trips or switch to electric, poll finds
However, 32% of car owners overall do not plan on making any change to the number of journeys they take.
# Red C Poll
February has emerged as the favourite month for an extra bank holiday, new poll shows
It’s according to new polling conducted by Red C on behalf of The Journal.
# pandemic
Seven in 10 people think live outdoor music events should go ahead this year
Younger people are more likely to think concerts should be allowed to take place in 2021.
The majority of people think live music events should go ahead this year, according to a new opinion poll
Three in 10 people disagree, citing concerns about Covid-19
Younger people are more likely to think concerts should take place, Órla Ryan writes
# Red C The Journal poll
Vast majority of people have received a scam call from an Irish number in the past month
About half of people received a scam call in the last week, a Red C/The Journal poll has found.
Almost three-quarters of Irish adults said they received a scam call from an Irish number at some point over the past month.
A new survey from Red C/The Journal shows half of adults received a call in the last week, Orla Dwyer reports.
Recent common scam calls consist of a pre-recorded message purporting to be from the Department of Social Protection.
# Red C
One-third of nation feels nervous about being able to meet up with people indoors again
That’s according to new polling conducted by Red C on behalf of The Journal.
# global research
Almost half of Irish people are concerned about sharing personal information online
This is a decline of 8% from 2019 to 2020, placing Ireland close to the global average of 45%.
# Green Light
Almost 40% favour legalising cannabis for recreational use, over 90% in favour of medicinal use
New polling by Red C on behalf of The Journal shines a light on the nation’s views on legalising cannabis.
# Covid-19
Taoiseach awaits 'vaccine bounce' as two-thirds say his pandemic handling has been poor
New polling by Red C on behalf of The Journal shows that just one in three think Martin has handled the pandemic well
# Red C The Journal poll
Parents with young kids are spending more during lockdown, bucking savings trend
Raising the threat of further house price inflation,18-34-year-olds say they have been the best savers.
# Survey
One-third of Irish people believe there'll be a united Ireland in the EU in the next ten years
Just 26% of respondents in a survey said they believe there will be a UK-EU trade deal agreed by 31 December.
# Opinion Poll
Coronavirus measures bring surge in public support for Fine Gael, new opinion poll suggests
The poll comes as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are in talks to form a new government.
# neck and neck
Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil tied for top spot, new opinion poll suggests
The Business Post/Red C poll has Sinn Féin up five points at 24%.
# Red C Poll
Rise in support for Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin, according to poll
It’s the first time since April 2017 that Fianna Fáil has polled ahead of Fine Gael in this series of polls.
# Opinion Poll
Support for Fianna Fáil slips following Dáil voting controversy
Fine Gael remains the most popular party in the country.
# midnight must read
Why might the European election exit poll have over-predicted the 'green surge'?
Questions are being asked about RTÉ and Red C polling as the first results come in.
# Survey
10% of Irish people reported witnessing adult abuse last year, research shows
Only 3% of those who witnessed abuse reported it to an authority such as the HSE or gardaí
# Opinion Poll
The Green Party's popularity has jumped ahead of next week's local and European elections
There were mixed fortunes for Ireland’s political parties ahead of the elections on 24 May.
# Red C
New opinion poll shows drop in popularity for Sinn Féin
The Red C / Sunday Business Poll showed popularity remained static for Fine Gael.
# Red C
Over half of people think things in Ireland are 'going in the right direction'
More people thought Leo Varadkar was the best option for Taoiseach than Micheál Martin in the Red C poll.
# 8th ref
Latest referendum polls show the 'Yes' side is ahead
This is likely to be the last of the national surveys before polling day.
# Up
Up in the polls: The Cervical Check scandal hasn't dented support for Fine Gael
Leo Varadkar’s party remains the most popular in the country according to the latest Red C/SBP poll
# Brexit
Irish people divided over whether or not Brexit will make Irish unity more likely, poll finds
Meanwhile, the majority of Irish people believe that Brexit is a mistake, with 92% agreeing that Ireland should remain in the EU.
# Mistake
Seven people who took part in the last Citizens' Assembly weren't recruited properly
The majority view on four questions cannot be determined as a result.
# Red C
Irish view on favorability of world leaders shows we strongly dislike Theresa May
The Pope got the more favourable rating among Irish citizens with 70%.
# Red C
Sinn Féin the big loser in latest opinion poll
The latest opinion poll by Red C for the Sunday Business Post shows somewhat diminishing returns for Gerry Adams’ party.
# Opinion Poll
Varadkar fails to get boost with latest poll showing drop in support for Fine Gael
The results are expected to dampen any desire the Taoiseach may have had about calling an early election.
New poll shows that support for Sinn Féin is at its highest level in a year
Fianna Fáil’s support has dipped, albeit slightly.
# Help Not Harm
92% of Irish people believe that cannabis should be legalised when recommended by a doctor
The vast majority of Irish people are in favour of cannabis being legalised for medical purposes upon the recommendation of a doctor.
# Red C
Fianna Fáil dips in support in latest opinion poll
The Red C poll for the Sunday Business Post indicates Fianna Fáil remains the most popular party with a reduced approval numbers of 27%.
# Red C
Some landlords are demanding tenancy deposits of three months up front
A survey has also shown that 60% of people have had problems getting their deposit returned.
