Is Immigration Behind the Healthcare And Housing Crisis? Episode 689

On today’s episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall is joined by restaurateur and podcaster Paul Treyvaud to break down a new Irish Independent poll that claims to reveal what’s really on people’s minds.

According to the poll, the cost of living, housing, and immigration top the list of concerns for people in Ireland today, followed by a long list of issues including healthcare, crime, government spending, climate change, and global conflicts such as Israel/Gaza and Russia/Ukraine.

But how much faith should we put in these so called “independent polls”?

Niall and Paul dig into whether these surveys actually reflect public opinion, or whether the way questions are asked and framed can influence the outcome. Are these polls a genuine snapshot of what people care about, or are they shaping the narrative rather than simply reporting it?

The conversation also looks at the gap between headlines and reality. While issues like international conflicts and climate change dominate media coverage, many people say their day to day concerns are far more immediate, like paying bills, finding housing, and feeling safe in their communities.

📞 Niall opens the phone lines to hear from listeners:

Do you trust these polls?
If you had to pick just two issues, what actually affects you most right now?
Are the media focusing on the right priorities, or missing what matters to ordinary people?

Join the debate and have your say.