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THE PUBLIC’S TRUST in government has fallen to levels not seen since before the 2011 General Election, a new survey has revealed.
Just 3 per cent of those surveyed said that they trust government leaders to tell the truth, with government being the least trusted institution in Ireland at 21 per cent.
The Edelman Trust Barometer shows a decline in trust across all sectors of society, with just 19 per cent of those surveyed trusting banks, compared to a high level of trust in the technology sector at 67 per cent.
There was also a fall of trust in the media despite a steady increase over previous years.
This is above the average of 41 per cent for business institutions, a fall from 3 points from the organisation’s previous survey.
Managing Director of Edelman Mark Cahalane called the findings “stark”.
Perhaps we need to ask if society in Ireland really is broken
The survey, which surveyed 33,000 people aged between 25 and 64 in 27 countries around the world, noted that 74 per cent do not believe the government should act alone in setting policy.
“It has typically fallen to government to create the context for change but it is either incapable or unwilling to do it,” President Richard Edelman said.
“CEOs must become chief engagement officers in order to educate the public about the economic, societal, political and environmental context in which their business operates,” he added.
He explained that ‘treating employees well, listening to customers, and exhibiting ethical and transparent practices’ have all become more important factors in how companies do business.
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Interesting, will America listen ?
They won’t bloody stop listening!
Why didn’t they lead the way against gm foods grown here even though majority of Europeans are against it. It got through cause an abstention automatically means a yes, WHY?
There should be more media coverage of EU decisions like this, as a member we implement the changes to n these decisions can often be far bigger than our own at home.
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/gm-corn-gets-controversial-eu-ahead-202442678.html#6gTHmUF
What study determined that the ‘majority’ of Europeans are against it? I’m genuinely curious.
It has been shown time and time again that Europeans are against it, as are Irish people. Keep it out I say.
How has it been shown? You have to substantiate such claims.
I have no real opinion on the matter, myself.
Nevermind EU White fang it’s being rejected by people world wide China just rejected a shipment of GM corn other country’s are against GM
Take an hour or two to read up on this subject & Monsanto you will be shocked at the rejection it’s receiving and rightly so the stuffs not good for ye
I have heard bad things about Mosanto alright, Foxy. I’ve been meaning to do more research into GM foods though, before I form an opinion.
I just don’t think the majority out there oppose it. I’d say the most are like me, and know little about it. Which is worrying.
I think you found the problem and solution
It’s up to the people to educate themselves and others about subjects like this nobody else is going to
True, the media doesn’t seem too interested in the subject, so I guess it’s up to each individual to source information.
Here some mate. Just a bit to get started. If you do start to look further you might notice a lot of surveys that suggest there is less concern about gms but the have the pattern of surveys that have loaded questions and with leading results, no flat out questions asked. keep an eye for that buddy.
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/europeans-wary-of-gmo-foods-2137817.html
Thanks Joe, that’s exactly what I was looking for!
The EU is a million times worse than the US
At least in the US they all speak the same language
Wrong Sean, every day you manage to outdo yourself. Haha.
What kind of clown are you?
Sean. You really are a complete hatstand.
The Internet is a wild animal, one minute they think they’ve got it tamed, Napster, Limewire etc
Good cop bad cop same agenda.
Nail on the head
The US probably has Hollandes phone bugged already thinking he’s a terrorist. Most of us are in their eyes.
Not a specy one
Interesting contrast between this and other recent stories on the same subject.
Derek Keating & Sean Kelly should really take note.
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