Fracking is the process of extracting oil or natural gas from shale rock. Water, sand and chemicals are injected into the rock at high pressure which fractures the rock and allows the oil or gas to flow out to a well. In 2014, Italy's Emilia-Romagna region banned fracking after a report found that it may have caused two earthquakes that killed 26 people in 2012. Opponents of fracking argue that fracking is dangerous and environmentally damaging because of it uses high-pressured, chemically treated water to blast apart rock to release the gas trapped inside. Proponents of fracking argue that it will make Ireland more energy dependent and less susceptible to global oil prices.
Statistics are shown for this demographic
Voting for candidate
Response rates from 188k Ireland voters.
23% Yes |
77% No |
19% Yes |
63% No |
2% Yes, but not in heavily populated areas |
10% No, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
2% Yes, but increase oversight |
4% No, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 188k Ireland voters.
Loading data...
Loading chart...
Trend of how important this issue is for 188k Ireland voters.
Loading data...
Loading chart...
Unique answers from Ireland voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9ZJ6XD81wk1W
Yes and no. We should increase oversight, there is lots of corruption within the oil industry. We should also pursue more sustainable ways of producing energy as oil is a finite resource and we must protect our environment to ensure we have a future
@9ZHYV9X1wk1W
It seems a bit silly to do so when we don't have any available oil to frack, unless you know something I don't and there is a load under the Burren.
@9ZGJ7LR1wk1W
Yes but only as a short term solution to the energy crisis. We should pursue more sustainable energy resources
@9ZDW5P91wk1W
Is there a more sustainable way of extracting oil and other materials from the earth without damaging it
@9YNFWHH2wks2W
i think the amount of fracking should be reduced as it is both beneficial and harmful to the country and planet
@9K486Y89mos9MO
I do not support it of it will in any way effect the landscape of our country or permanently change it.
@93ZLLPN2yrs2Y
Yes, if regulated and the company is accountable for potential damages, and if the oil sources are state owned.
@8Z2BW5S3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it’s safe for the people and the land
Stay up-to-date on the most recent “Fracking” news articles, updated frequently.
Join in on the most popular conversations.
