The 2022 survey sample consisted of 7,699 adults, aged 18 years and older. Despite a shortened fieldwork period (August-December 2022), the views of 418 victims of crime were also captured. In addition, 389 young people, aged 16 and 17 years were surveyed – an element that was not possible in 2021 and seen as a very welcome return. Capturing the views of a cohort of Irish society for whom interactions with the Gardaí may be positively influenced, before reaching adulthood, is seen as a vital component of the Public Attitudes Survey. From 2023 onwards, it is intended that the sample size for young people aged 16 and 17 years old will be 1,000.