Most voters have negative view of Government’s record on housing
Snapshot Poll: Immigration and housing continue to dominate voters’ perceptions of the Government, the latest Ipsos Snapshot poll for The Irish Times shows.
When asked what they have noticed about what the Government has said or done recently, 21 per cent cited the issue of immigration, while 19 per cent nominated housing.
The two issues have dominated the monthly poll, which seeks to investigate perceptions of what the Government is doing since the beginning of this year. In every poll this year, they have occupied the top two positions. The immigration numbers this month rise by five points from 16 per cent in July, while housing declines marginally, by one point.
News in Ireland
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- Weather forecast: There’ll be some patchy rain and drizzle this morning, but it will brighten with hazy sunny spells developing. However, thicker cloud will spread from the Atlantic this afternoon with rain in Atlantic coastal counties, turning heavy and persistent by evening. Rain will extend nationwide during the evening. Highest temperatures of 17 to 21 degrees. Tonight will be wet and windy with heavy rain bringing the possibility of localised flooding, especially in the south and west. An isolated thunderstorm is possible also. Lowest temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees.
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Pricewatch
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Opinion
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Sports
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World
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Travel
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