A note on poll methodology

This survey in the Republic of Ireland was conducted exclusively on behalf of The Irish Times by TNSmrbi, among a national quota…

This survey in the Republic of Ireland was conducted exclusively on behalf of The Irish Times by TNSmrbi, among a national quota sample of 1,000 representative of the 2.82 million electors aged 18 upwards covering 100 sampling points throughout all constituencies in the Republic of Ireland. Personal in-home interviewing took place on October 4th and 5th, 2004, and the accuracy level is estimated to be approximately plus or minus 3 per cent.

In all respects, the survey was conducted within the guidelines laid down by The Marketing Society of Ireland, and by ESOMAR (European Society).

Extracts from the report may be quoted or published on condition that due acknowledgement is given to The Irish Times and TNSmrbi.