Most Irish people reject far right despite strong social media presence – report

The Hope and Courage Collective report says social media firms such as X/Twitter have enabled relatively small networks to generate high visibility[/url] and gain a national reach. Picture: iStock

A small number of far-right actors are disproportionately influencing public debate, shaping conversations, and exerting political pressure, a report has suggested.

In its Ireland in Focus 2025 report, the NGO Hope and Courage Collective said nationwide research carried out over the past two years showed a majority of people believe immigrants are contributing to Irish culture and community (66%) and working-class people are struggling due to systemic inequality (75%).