Over 90% of the public believe politicians should have to complete leadership training before taking up office.
That's one of the headline figures from the 2022 LIFT Leadership Index.
LIFT Ireland is a social enterprise aimed at increasing the level of positive leadership in Ireland.
For the Index, LIFT Ireland worked with Coyne Research to poll 1,000 members of the public on their attitudes to leadership.
Respondents rated health professionals as the sector demonstrating the best leadership in Irish society, followed by community organisations and charities, sports organisations, and the education sector.
Politicians were ranked lowest in terms of demonstrating good leadership, with faith-based groups also faring poorly.
Our reporter, Diarmuid Pepper, spoke to David Hession, LIFT's Head of Research and Impact Measurement, about the findings:
