The majority of Irish people believe independent journalism is important to proper functioning of society according to a new report, and three quarters of those surveyed said they trust brands like the Irish Independent. According to Reuters Digital News Report Ireland 2020, Irish people still value independent journalism as the most trustworthy source of news. Participants were asked about the role of independent journalism in society and more than 66pc of people believe that it is either very or extremely important for the proper functioning of society. This compares with just over half of people, 51pc, who say they do not trust news via social media most of the time. Only 18pc of people who responded to the comprehensive survey professed a trust in news found on social media.

Source: Irish Independent June 15, 2020 23:03 UTC