THIS SURVEY in the Republic of Ireland was conducted exclusively on behalf of The Irish Timesby TNS mrbi, among a national quota sample of 2,000 representative of the c.3.2m adults aged 18 upwards, covering 200 sampling points throughout all constituencies in the Republic of Ireland.
500 interviews were conducted in each of the four European election constituencies, with the data weighted back in line with population estimate at a national level. Personal in-home interviewing took place on May 12th, 13th and 14th 2009,
and the accuracy level is estimated to be approximately plus or minus 2% at a national level, and approximately plus or minus 4.5% at a European election constituency level. In all respects, the survey was conducted within the guidelines laid down by The Marketing Society of Ireland, and by ESOMAR.
Extracts from the report may be quoted or published on condition that due acknowledgement is given to: The Irish Timesand TNS mrbi.