evidence: In Northern Ireland, respondents ranked social care improvements as the third most important government priority (46%), after tackling the cost-of-living crisis (83%) and NHS waiting lists (76%). Addressing climate change (40%) is the sixth most important priority, behind affordable housing (46%) and care provision for mental health (45%). When asked about the balance of tax and public spending, a third believe the UK should aim for lower taxes and/or borrowing (36% in NI), even if that means lower public spending, while 29% believe the UK should tax and/or borrow more to increase spending (29% in NI). Younger people aged 16-34 years old are more likely to favour tax cuts and/or lower borrowing than higher spending. [...] Marie Doyle added: "Northern Ireland’s public sector leaders do still have compelling visions for the future. Many in central government want to see a more connected, innovative, agile, responsive and representative civil service that is able to deliver quality public services. Several said they would like to see more collaboration between government, private and community and voluntary sectors to deliver on key priorities."