Half of voters think Govt hasn't done enough on climate
Published: Saturday, 30th of November
Analysis carried out on: Saturday, 30th of November
Source RTEMore than half of people surveyed by the General Election 2024 Exit Poll believe the Government has not gone far enough on climate change, while one-in-five believe it has gone too far.
Sentiment Analysis by Party
The Social Democrats are viewed positively in the context of climate change, with 84% of their supporters believing the government has not gone far enough. This suggests a strong alignment with progressive climate policies, reflecting a moderately positive sentiment.
The Green Party is also seen positively, with 77% of their supporters feeling the government has not done enough on climate change. This aligns with their environmental focus, indicating a moderately positive sentiment.
The Labour Party has 68% of its supporters believing the government has not gone far enough on climate change, suggesting a moderately positive sentiment towards their stance on environmental issues.
With 65% of their supporters thinking the government hasn't done enough on climate change, Solidarity-People Before Profit is viewed positively in this context, indicating a moderately positive sentiment.
Sinn Féin has a more balanced view among its supporters, with 54% believing the government hasn't done enough and 28% thinking it has gone too far. This results in a neutral sentiment.
Fianna Fáil supporters are split, with 47% thinking the government hasn't done enough and 14% believing it has gone too far. This balance results in a neutral sentiment.
Fine Gael has a similar split among its supporters, with 44% thinking the government hasn't done enough and 13% believing it has gone too far, leading to a neutral sentiment.
Independents show a balanced view with 44% thinking the government hasn't done enough and 29% believing it has gone too far, resulting in a neutral sentiment.
Aontú has a more negative view, with 37% thinking the government hasn't done enough and 43% believing it has gone too far, indicating a moderately negative sentiment.
Independent Ireland shows a moderately negative sentiment, with 33% thinking the government hasn't done enough and 46% believing it has gone too far.
Other smaller parties not represented in the Dáil have a more negative view, with 32% thinking the government hasn't done enough and 56% believing it has gone too far, indicating a moderately negative sentiment.