Executive Summary
Public continue to be vigilant and concerned about Covid-19, with three-quarters of the population saying they are concerned.
Optimism levels have declined slightly from 67% of adults being optimistic in the first weekend, to 63% in the second weekend.
There is, understandably a slight increase in the level of people who are uncertain – rising from 24% of population to 31%.
There remains to be a low level (7%) who are not optimistic.
In terms of public approval of various stakeholders within society:
Across the board, there is a higher approval this weekend for all stakeholders.
- 86% of people approve of how local shops and businesses and handled the outbreak (+3pts since last weekend)
- 81% approve of the Governments’ actions (+1pt)
- 69% approve of how other citizens have handled the outbreak (+6pts)
- 65% approve of how large companies have responded (+6pts)
- 56% approve of how their employer or workplace has handled the situation (+4pts)
People are seeking ways for companies to do something to help the national effort, communities or households needs.
This report is designed to provide a perspective on consumers’ reactions to Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ireland. It is based on the fourth wave in a series of research in relation to the outbreak of Covid-19 in Ireland.
The previous report provided the first understanding of consumer sentiment following the Government request to the public to stay at home. This report can be read at onecore.ie.
