The Covid-19 outbreak is having a negative impact on personal relationships and well-being, while it has also led to an increase in the consumption of alcohol.
The findings are contained in a new survey published today by the Central Statistics Office. The devastating impact of Covid-19 on those who have died and its impact on the economy have been well documented.
But today's survey from the CSO shows for the first time the impact the crisis is having on society. The percentage of people who described satisfaction with their personal relationships as "high" has fallen from 60% in 2018 to 42% in April.
Over a fifth of men and almost a quarter of women said their consumption of alcohol had increased. Over 30% of smokers also said they were