Irish people believe Britain leaving the EU is a very important story which will impact on their lives, the latest Ignite survey on major news stories shows. The Ignite Score for June shows that 96 per cent of people were aware of the story and 84 per cent said it was either important or very important. The study also shows how the Orlando shootings resonated with people, with 91 per cent of Irish people being aware of the story about the nightclub murders.
The Core agency’s survey found 78 per cent of Irish people were aware of the scandal surrounding the charity Console. British politics dominated the news in June, with more Irish people aware of David Cameron’s retirement than the Irish Water review. Only two-thirds of people were conscious that Irish Water is to be reviewed. More people were aware that Irish golfers were not competing in the Olympics and Ireland’s performance in the Euros.
Women engaged engaged more with social stories including the Gay Pride celebrations, the Orlando shootings, Console and Dublin gangland shootings, in comparison with men who were engaged more with sports stories. Under 35s were more aware of the death of Anton Yelchin, Pride celebrations and Ireland’s run in the Euros. Those over 50 were more aware of US vice president Joe Biden’s visit and the scandal surrounding Console.
