Almost one in three Irish people believe Government exaggerated Covid-19 deaths

The majority of Irish people still expressed a strong belief in the scientific consensus that Covid-19 vaccines are safe. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Almost one in three Irish people believe the Government exaggerated Covid-19 deaths, according to new research from UCD.

The research, which surveyed over 12,000 people across six European countries to investigate public trust in expertise, reveals the public’s view on the pandemic, vaccination, and their belief in various Covid-19 conspiracies.