Opinion Poll: Over 60% of people more reluctant to give to charity after recent scandals

Almost two thirds of people are now more reluctant to give to charities after a spate of scandals in recent years.

The Irish Examiner ICMSA opinion poll found that 61% of respondents are now more circumspect about making donations, peaking in the 55 to 64 age group at 71%. In contrast, just 42% of those aged under 35 said they were reluctant to donate to charities.

Men were more likely than women to feel a newfound reluctance to donate, as were people with an off-farm income. Overall, just 21% of respondents disagreed with the idea they were more reluctant to donate.