FEB ADDRESSING THE FALL-OUT OF THE Top priority for PANDEMIC IS government Increasing the speed of the COVID-19 vaccine 67 SECOND ONLY TO roll-out in Ireland KEEPING COVID-19 Managing the threat of COVID-19 62 AT BAY IN Reducing pressure on health services 51 PERCEIVED ORDER (outside of COVID-19) OF PRIORITY Driving economic recovery in Ireland 47 Reducing unemployment in Ireland 43 Percent who believe each should be a top priority for Tackling isolation and mental health issues 41 government in Ireland Re-opening schools 37 Reducing poverty in Ireland 35 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer IRE Feb Supplement. Q22: Thinking about the same issues, which, if any, do you think the Irish government should prioritise? Please rank in order of priority. Ranked in top 5. Base: General population, Ireland (n=501). 22
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