A new survey has found that 84% of people in Ireland are worried about the cost-of-living crisis, while fewer than one in seven believe the Government is doing enough to tackle it. According to the Commission, this points to a crisis of confidence in institutions and political leadership and shows concern about the direction of society. Increase in Racism and DiscriminationThe survey found that 14% of respondents reported experiencing racism in the past year, up from 10% in 2024. Among non-white Irish respondents, the figure was 66%, meaning two in three experienced racism directly in the last 12 months. IHREC Chief Commissioner Liam Herrick said the poll shows “an Ireland pulled in two directions.”"On one hand, growing inequality and increasing reports of discrimination.