- Ireland (EN)
- Africa (EN)
- Australia (EN)
- Belgium (EN)
- Brasil (PT)
- Canada (EN)
- Canada (FR)
- China (CN)
- France (FR)
- Germany (DE)
- Germany (EN)
- Global (EN)
- Hong Kong (EN)
- India (EN)
- Indonesia (EN)
- Italy (IT)
- Italy (EN)
- Japan (JP)
- Korea (KR)
- Latin America (ES)
- Malaysia (EN)
- Middle East (EN)
- Netherlands (EN)
- Spain (ES)
- UK (EN)
- Ireland (EN)
- Africa (EN)
- Australia (EN)
- Belgium (EN)
- Brasil (PT)
- Canada (EN)
- Canada (FR)
- China (CN)
- France (FR)
- Germany (DE)
- Germany (EN)
- Global (EN)
- Hong Kong (EN)
- India (EN)
- Indonesia (EN)
- Italy (IT)
- Italy (EN)
- Japan (JP)
- Korea (KR)
- Latin America (ES)
- Malaysia (EN)
- Middle East (EN)
- Netherlands (EN)
- Spain (ES)
- UK (EN)
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Sense of Grievance Against Institutions and the Wealthy as Economic Pressures Mount
The 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals a stark reality in Ireland: while trust in business remains strong, public expectations for transparency and tangible action have never been higher. With economic pressures mounting and trust in government and media declining, businesses have a unique opportunity and active responsibility, to lead through transparency, ethical leadership, and genuine action.
Economic Uncertainty Fuels Public Distrust
Economic strain may be a key driver of distrust, with the cost-of-living crisis, job security fears, and wage concerns shaping public sentiment. Only 22% of respondents in Ireland believe things will be better off for the next generation compared to today, underscoring a prevailing sense of insecurity.
Wealth inequality is a shared concern
In Ireland, 71% believe the wealthy do not pay their fair share of taxes, intensifying economic grievances and increasing pressure on institutions to deliver real solutions.
Business is obligated to empower employees
A key way for businesses to navigate this high-grievance world is by providing economic security, with over 8 in 10 Irish respondents saying business is obligated to offer good-paying jobs to the community and reskill employees.
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Methodology: The 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer is the firm’s 25th annual Trust survey. The research was produced by the Edelman Trust Institute and consists of 30-minute online interviews conducted between October 25 and November 16, 2024. Learn more >
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