1. Public Opinion Poll Sept 2010

4. How capable would you consider each of the following in solving Ireland’s economic crisis? Capable Not capable Don’t know/ Unsure The ECB % 33 34 24 33 33 The IMF % Brian Lenihan % Joan Burton % Michael Noonan % NET -7 -8 -20 -25 -21 (Base: All Adults aged 18+)

5. What the public would prioritise in the budget? ( Base: All adults 18+) PUBLIC ATTITUDE TO IMPLEMENTATION Avoid % First % At All % 56 55 52 47 42 40 Public sector pay cuts Higher income taxes Capital Spending cuts Social welfare payments Increases in existing taxes such as fuel, alcohol & tobacco New taxes – e.g. water, property