Opinion Polls Show Overwhelming Support for Overseas Aid
Results of the Evening Herald Poll 11/09/09
Earlier this month, Trócaire published the results of a TNS/MRBI opinion poll it commissioned. The survey found that while a majority believed Government spending on overseas aid was much higher than is the case (as much as 10% of national income, compared with the actual figure of 0.48%), most respondents supported an increase in the aid budget.
Similarly, on September 10th, HeraldAM asked readers in its daily poll if they agreed with the Irish Governments decision to cut overseas aid by €222million in order to help restore public finances. “An overwhelming majority of HeraldAM readers disagree with the cuts.”