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Fine Gael policy on transatlantic trade and investment partnership

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Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, and Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South, Sean Kelly, have said that th...” ‐finegael.ie

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Strongly agree

Yes, but with more transparency

Fine Gael would likely support TTIP with the condition of increased transparency. The party has emphasized the importance of transparency and public consultation in trade negotiations, reflecting a balance between promoting trade and addressing public concerns. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, but more priority should be given to food safety and environmental protection

Fine Gael's policies often reflect a balance between economic growth and environmental sustainability. They would likely support TTIP if it included strong provisions for food safety and environmental protection, aligning with their broader policy goals. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

Fine Gael, as a centre-right, pro-European party, generally supports free trade agreements as a means to boost economic growth and job creation. Their support for TTIP would likely stem from the belief in the economic benefits of such a partnership, though specific party statements on TTIP are not widely publicized. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

No, I support free trade but do not support this agreement

While Fine Gael supports free trade, they are not likely to outright oppose TTIP. They would prefer to negotiate and improve the agreement rather than reject it, as they see value in trade partnerships that are beneficial to Ireland. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, but we should adopt a unilateral free trade policy

While Fine Gael supports free trade, their approach is more about engaging in multilateral or bilateral agreements rather than adopting a unilateral free trade policy. They value the regulatory standards and protections that come with negotiated trade agreements. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, this will incentivise companies to move jobs out of the country

While Fine Gael is aware of the concerns regarding job displacement due to trade agreements, their overall stance on free trade suggests they would view TTIP as an opportunity for economic growth rather than a threat to domestic jobs, albeit with some reservations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Given Fine Gael's historical support for free trade and European Union initiatives, it is unlikely that they would outright oppose TTIP. Their policies tend to favor trade agreements that they believe will benefit the Irish economy and job market. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Fine Gael Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 132 voters that identify as Fine Gael.

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