Survey shows Irish worry about health and wealth

HEALTH, finances and crime are the biggest concerns facing Irish people, according to a survey, which could give political parties some vital clues on policy priorities for the election.

The research among 2,000 people — on both sides of the Border — found that their single biggest worry is falling victim to ill health, cited by two-out-of-five people as their worst fear.

This health anxiety grows with people’s age and is particularly high for those aged 45 and older, with almost three-quarters of those between 55 and 64 naming it as their biggest concern.