Piracy of digital content is widespread in Ireland, with 1 in 3 young adults, 1 in 4 adults aged 25-34, and 1 in 20 adults over 55 admitting to illegally downloading content in the past year. This costs the Irish economy an estimated €60 million annually and has contributed to a 20% decline in box office revenues since 2009. The document encourages supporting the film industry through legal means like cinema and DVD purchases in order to fund the creation of new films and TV shows that are enjoyed by many.