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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?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

D>D  ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions


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Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

D>D  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?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

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?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

D>D  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

D>D  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

D>D  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?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Ireland transition to a four-day workweek?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, and ban all immigration until the government improves its screening process

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

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?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

D>D  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?

D>D  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

D>D  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?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

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

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, but increase oversight

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

D>D  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?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

D>D  ChatGPTHelp

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, and nationalise the industry

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

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?

D>D  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

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

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

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

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, and increase the amount

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

D>D  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?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

D>D  ChatGPTIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

D>D  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?

D>D  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

D>D  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?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, and increase the current amount of resources we are providing

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

D>D  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?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

D>D  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?

D>D  ChatGPTNeither, we should create a European military defense system instead

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

D>D  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

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

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

D>D  ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

D>D  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?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

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?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralised protocol

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

D>D  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

D>D  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

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

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

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

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts