Trust in major brands but news avoidance grows - report (opens original article in a new tab)

Irish people continue to trust major news brands like RTÉ News but show declining trust in news overall, with a record high of 47% actively avoiding news.

• 42% of Irish adults trust most news 'most of the time', down from 50% in 2025.
• 47% of Irish adults actively avoid news, a six-point increase from 2025.
• RTÉ News and local radio are the most trusted news sources at 71% each.