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November 4, 2026 / November 4, 2026 by admin
Nearly half (49%) of those with pets say they become frightened or anxious by fireworks or loud noises around Halloween. Commenting on the research findings, Oisin Byrne, iReach Research Director, says: “With 86% of adults in Ireland supporting stricter enforcement of existing laws against illegal fireworks, there is a clear public appetite for
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October 12, 2026 / October 12, 2026 by admin
When thinking generally about smart doorbells and home security cameras, 32% of adults think they make homes and neighborhoods safer and 26% think the safety benefits generally outweigh the privacy risks. If strict privacy controls were in place, 53% think the use of AI-connected home cameras could help find a missing elderly or
October 7, 2026 / October 7, 2026 by admin
New restrictions preventing under-18s from using e-scooters could have benefits extending well beyond the safety of young riders themselves, according to nationwide research from iReach Insights. While much of the debate surrounding e-scooters has understandably focused on injuries sustained by riders, iReach research conducted among adults nationwide highlights the broader impact that e-scooter and electric
September 2, 2026 / September 2, 2026 by admin
Of those who complained about the weather, 16% complained as soon as the hot weather started. Over half (52%) say the worst part of the great weather was that they couldn’t sleep with the heat and 30% thought the worst was people complaining about the weather. 29% of adults say they wished they
August 26, 2026 / August 26, 2026 by admin
29% of adults say they are more likely to choose a holiday in Ireland instead of travelling abroad compared to last summer, (up 25% over 2025) and with the great weather, this increased the numbers of staycations further by 32% totalling 880,000 families. On the Island of Ireland, 75% holidayed in Ireland, 15%
The CSO estimates that €5 billion is spent each summer in the Irish hospitality sector and they suggest a fall in spend this summer of 4% (or €200 million). A recent nationwide survey by iReach Insights shows households are further reducing non-essential spend on hospitality, down an average of 10% this summer, which could impact
74% of those involved say that an e-scooter was involved in the most recent incident , 10% say a high-powered electric bike was involved, and 7% say a pedal-assisted e-bike was involved. 22% say when the incident occurred the e-scooter or electric bicycle the rider appeared to be travelling at an excessive speed, 21%
The majority of parents (85%) support a ban on social media for children under 16 in Ireland with 57% of those strongly supporting the ban. 2 in 3 (66%) of parents are aware that the Irish Government has said it will introduce a ban on social media for under-16s if EU-wide agreement isn’t reached.
August 26, 2026 by admin
Of those watching the World Cup or Love Island, if they had to keep watching just one 39% would choose Love Island ad 38% would just watch the World Cup. 23% feel they genuinely couldn’t choose. Over half (53%) of those watching the World Cup have been watching it live for the evening
June 19, 2026 / June 19, 2026 by admin
If given the chance for an all-expenses paid trip to the USA for the World Cup, just 29% would go. 40% would go to Mexico, and 71% would go to Canada. Almost 4 years on, more than 2 in 3 (70%) say their perception of the World Cup is negatively impacted by the