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These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Irish [people] voter ranked them on the quiz.

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Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

AC>AC  ChatGPTPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, incentivise private companies to address this issue instead

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child


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Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and eliminate all wage standards

the Environment  ›  Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

AC>AC  ChatGPTLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but only to influence public opinion, not tamper with a fair voting process

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, and it should be at least two years of service

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, as long as they are given a fair trial

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

AC>AC  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Ireland transition to a four-day workweek?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

Healthcare  ›  Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current social welfare benefits?

AC>AC  ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

AC>AC  ChatGPTHurt

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but with public subsidy

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

Immigration  ›  Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to Ireland be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they have committed an attack against our country

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

AC>AC  ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, not until we decrease our national debt

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the Dáil Éireann?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

AC>AC  ChatGPTDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbour or promote terrorism

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and make it a criminal offense

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  High Risk Immigrant Ban

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Ireland provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should Irish citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in Ireland, have the right to vote?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?

AC>AC  ChatGPTIncrease

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

AC>AC  ChatGPTIsrael

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag

the Economy  ›  Decentralised Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, and we should do more to stop China from collecting data on our citizens

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but the threshold should be much higher

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, we should not get involved in foreign conflicts