These survey findings were first published in Issue 90 of Changing Ireland. While the survey was conducted last September, prior to a “peace” agreement, the Israeli state’s genocide against Palestine and its people continues on in 2026 and the survey findings remain as important today as when conducted.
Margin of error +/- 11%. For details about how the survey was conducted scroll down.
The survey also produced tips and advice for people wishing to play an active role opposing genocide.
This question identified the strong belief among workers and volunteers in civil society that we should take local/global approach to community development work.
This finding shows how active many people are in opposing the genocide.
This finding shows how active many organisations are in opposing the genocide.
While many people have hour-to-hour and day-to-day concerns, there is room for sympathy and shows of solidarity for others in much worse predicaments.
It is interesting that there is not full agreement among respondents in replying to the above question.
It is interesting that there is almost full agreement among respondents on the above question.
It is notable that no respondent felt that US military use of Shannon Airport should continue.
Irish civil society respondents were generally in agreement regarding 7 out of 8 questions. The above question was the only one to generate a rather mixed response.
About the survey
Sample size: 82 respondents. Target audience of Community and Voluntary sector workers and volunteers. Conducted online in September, 2025.
Given the sample size, the survey’s margin of error is approximately 11%. However, the findings are starkly in agreement on seven out of eight questions.
Respondents could provide their names in confidence or fill out the survey anonymously. Around a fifth of respondents provided their names. A test-question was included to counteract bots.
The survey findings match with the sentiments expressed by a random selection of six civil society interviewees in one-to-one interviews.
Wishing not to influence the responses, we used only two social media posts to promote knowledge of the survey.
