Factors influencing vote

On this card is a list of factors which may or may not influence people's decision as to how to vote on the Nice Treaty referendum…

On this card is a list of factors which may or may not influence people's decision as to how to vote on the Nice Treaty referendum. Which of these factors, if any, have influenced your decision to vote 'Yes/No' in the referendum?

VOTE YES

A 'Yes' vote gives other countries a chance to join the EU and benefit from its membership

57%

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A 'Yes' vote will ensure peace and stability in Europe

31%

A 'Yes' vote is necessary in order not to lose foreign investment in Ireland

39%

A 'Yes' vote will increase the number of countries in EU & benefit Irish economy

39%

A 'Yes' vote will keep Ireland fully involved in the EU

42%

None of the above

4%

Don't know/no opinion

1%

VOTE NO

A 'Yes' vote will undermine Ireland's neutrality

38%

Will vote 'No' in protest against the Govt's performance on the economy

22%

Will vote 'No' in protest against the Govt's handling of the Flood tribunal report

14%

A 'Yes' vote will encourage too much immigration to Ireland

38%

A 'Yes' vote will result in Ireland losing power and identity

44%

None of the above

8%

Don't know/no opinion

10%