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flag A 2026 study found Ireland’s 2017 'welfare cheats' campaign briefly reduced belief that benefits prevent poverty, but support for social protection remains strong.

flag A 2026 study found Ireland’s 2017 ‘welfare cheats’ campaign temporarily lowered public belief that benefits prevent poverty, though overall support for social protection remains strong. flag While 64% still believe benefits help prevent poverty—down from 69% in 2009—there was no lasting change in views on laziness or redistribution. flag Despite 58% agreeing benefits make people lazy, 76% support government action to reduce inequality, and 34% would accept higher taxes for better services. flag Support is strongest for spending on elderly care and childcare, with broad backing for a fairer welfare system.

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