This survey in the Republic of Ireland was conducted exclusively on behalf of The Irish Times by TNS mrbi, among a national quota sample of 1,000 representative of the 640,000 population aged 15-24 years, covering 100 sampling points throughout all regions in the Republic of Ireland.
Personal in-home interviewing took place between 20th August-6th September 2003, 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 TNS mrbi.
