Support for Irish membership of EU at lowest level since 2013, poll suggests
The research also suggested that 43% across Ireland do not believe their views are represented at EU level.
The all-island poll conducted into European affairs by Amarach Research is now in its 12th year.
The survey found that 34% respondents feel the EU is not upholding its core values and 26% are dissatisfied with its direction.
The research also found that 36% of respondents are dissatisfied with Ireland's role and influence in Brussels.
Noelle O Connell, chief executive of European Movement Ireland, said: 'It is encouraging to see strong support for EU membership in Ireland, albeit a decline on recent years.
'In our 12th year of polling, it is clear that we cannot be complacent, with some people expressing dissatisfaction with the EU's current trajectory and Irish influence at EU level.
'At a pivotal time in European politics with intensifying efforts to end the war in Ukraine, the ongoing issues relating to EU-US trade which could have serious implications for Ireland, and the increasing influence of populism, among other issues, it is important citizens feel their views are heard across all levels of the EU.'
More than half of respondents (56%) cited cost of living as the most pressing issue for people in the Republic of Ireland, along with housing (41%) and migration (53%).
The poll suggested EU-US relations (44%); the EU's response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict (43%) and to the Israel-Palestine conflict (41%) were also prominent concerns.
Respondents in Northern Ireland cited the Israel-Palestine conflict as their top concern at EU level (52%).
Half of those polled in the Republic of Ireland believe the state should be part of increased EU defence and security co-operation, with 32% opposing it and 18% unsure.
Ms O Connell said: 'This year's poll clearly shows that Irish people are worried about both domestic and global issues, from the cost of living and housing to EU-US relations and the EU's response to migration and international conflicts.
'As the debate on the future of Europe's security and defence continues, building trust, dialogue and understanding around this complex issue is more important than ever.'
The poll also suggested that a majority would support a united Ireland within the EU, with 67% in Northern Ireland and 62% in Ireland in favour.
Opposition to a United Ireland in the EU is higher in Northern Ireland (27%) compared to the Republic of Ireland (16%).
In Northern Ireland, a majority (60%) believe changes in the EU-UK relationship following Brexit have not improved the region's relationship with the EU.
Amarach Research was commissioned by the European Movement Ireland to undertake the survey on attitudes to the EU across the island of Ireland.
It used a sample of 1,200 people aged 18 or over in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The data was collected online between March 26-28 and has a margin of error: +/- 2.5%.
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