Rip-off society the most pressing issue, say voters

VOTERS believe Ireland’s “rip-off” culture has overtaken the health service as the most serious issue facing the country.

The anger ignited by consumer champion Eddie Hobbs shows no sign of abating as an Irish Examiner/Lansdowne poll reveals the cost of living as the nation’s number one priority.

It was cited as the single most pressing issue by 25% of voters, clearly ahead of health which was named the key problem by 19% and childcare which trailed in third on 7%.