85 per cent think we will value family more after this, 75 per cent say we will value the elderly more, and 31 per cent think society will become more spiritual – Brendan Conroy of The Iona Institute.

Only 23 per cent of those surveyed were in favour of abortion ‘on request’, which contrasts starkly with the views of the Citizens’ Assembly.

Overwhelming choice for Irish people when a child is being placed for adoption is for child to be placed with a man and a woman.

Two spokespeople for lay reform groups urge Irish bishops to call a national assembly to discuss the role of women in the Church.