This series of sample surveys makes no claim to be comprehensive, nevertheless it does provide a snapshot of the interests,
opinions, and attitudes of the people of Portlaoise. This survey - restricted to people currently living in Portlaoise town and environs - was conducted
via the internet and notices in local newspapers.
TOTAL NUMBER OF RESPONSES: 89
All percentages rounded to nearest unit.
AGE PROFILE OF RESPONDENTS
| AGE | <20 | 20 - 29
| 30 - 39 | 40 - 49 | 50 - 59 | 60 - 69
| 70 - 79 |
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| % | 3 | 19 |
18 | 21 |
15 | 16 |
8 |
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WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT LIVING IN PORTLAOISE?
| GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION | 39% |
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| GOOD NEIGHBOURS AND FRIENDS | 35% |
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| IT'S MY HOME/NATIVE PLACE | 7% |
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| PROXIMITY TO HOSPITAL | 7% |
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| VARIETY OF CULTURAL & SPORTING ACTIVITIES | 6% |
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| STREETS ARE SAFE AFTER DARK | 3% |
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| OTHER+ | 3% |
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OTHER+: Parish community (1).
Local schools (1). Good variety of shops and restaurants (1).
WHAT DO YOU LIKE LEAST ABOUT LIVING IN PORTLAOISE?
| LACK OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES | 33% |
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| LITTER AND GENERAL LACK OF STREET CLEANLINESS | 19% |
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| ABSENCE OF GARDA PRESENCE ON THE STREETS | 16% |
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| LOCAL PEOPLE ARE CLANNISH | 8% |
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| POOR SHOPPING | 4% |
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| DRUG ABUSE AND THE CRIME THAT FEEDS THAT HABIT | 4% |
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| TOWN TOO SPREAD OUT. NO TOWN CENTRE. LACK OF PLANNING. |
2% |
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| OVERCROWDED PRIMARY SCHOOLS | 2% |
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| LACK OF CHILDCARE FACILITIES | 2% |
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| OTHER+ | 11% |
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OTHER+: No decent public park (1). No decent eateries (1). Scumbags on Main Street (1). Traffic management (1). The courthouse and environs on the
day the court sits (1). Little to offer on Main Street except pubs (1). Uninviting Main Street - vacant shops, speed ramps,
one-way system, disc-parking (1). The town has grown too fast which has caused it to lose its soul (1). People damaging cars or houses for their own entertainment (1).
Not enough parking (1).
WHAT CHANGES WOULD MOST IMPROVE PORTLAOISE?
TOTAL NUMBER OF RESPONSES: 83*
| MORE INVESTMENT/NEW BUSINESSES/MORE EMPLOYMENT | 25% |
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| PEDESTRIANISE/REVITALISE MAIN STREET | 24% |
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| CLEANER STREETS | 18% |
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| MORE GARDAÍ ON THE STREETS AT NIGHT | 11% |
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| BETTER TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT | 8% |
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| BETTER RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS | 5% |
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| BRIGHTEN UP APPROACH ROADS TO TOWN | 4% |
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| MORE ACTIVITIES FOR THE YOUTH OF THE TOWN | 4% |
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*Some respondents made multiple suggestions but only those improvements suggested by more than two respondents are listed here. Click here to see all suggestions.
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