Less than half of Ireland's adults attend Mass each week, according to a survey conducted by the state's RTE broadcast network.
The survey found that 13% of Irish people attend daily Mass, and another 35% go to Mass every Sunday. The total of 48% attending Mass at least weekly represents a sharp drop from 1990, when a survey put the figure at 81%. However, RTE reported that a steady decline in Mass attendance over the past 15 years appears to have levelled off.
The survey showed that 60% of respondents identified themselves as "religious", while only 3% said they were "convinced atheists". A majority of 58% opposed removing Christian symbols from public buildings, while 19% supported that idea.
When will we know about Malta what the Irish know about Ireland?