ADF
June 2024
Whitestone Insight interviewed 1,027 Republic of Ireland adults online between 15th-20th March 2024, on the state of free speech in Ireland. Download the full results here.
Data were weighted to be representative of all Republic of Ireland adults. Whitestone Insight is a member of the British Polling Council and abides by its rules.
Survey Highlights
· Healthcare capacity (60%), social housing (55%) and immigration (49%) are overwhelmingly the primary issues on voters’ minds.
· Tougher hate speech laws are considered a priority by just 4% of the population.
· 1 in 4 feel restricted in social situations like the pub to speak their mind freely.
· 1 in 5 feel restricted around neighbours.
· 90% believe it is important to express their opinion without fear.
· 7 in 10 feel freedom of speech is highly valued in Ireland.
· 6 in 10 (59%) disagree with freedom of speech being less important than other rights.
· 1 in 4 are concerned about losing their right to freedom of speech.
· 9 in 10 agree freedom of speech is very important to them.