Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbasePro-choice, but ban after the first three months |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?
Party’s support baseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › European Union
Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseNo |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
Education › Irish Language Curriculum
Should the Irish language remain a compulsory subject on the national curriculum?
Party’s support baseYes, but focus more on the ability to speak and understand the language instead of analysing poems, stories, and phrases |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Party’s support baseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Foreign Policy › Military Neutrality
Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
Party’s support baseNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications |
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Budget Surplus Spending
Should a budget surplus fund tax cuts, cost-of-living support, and public services?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Social Housing
Should funding for social housing be increased?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Party’s support baseNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions |
Domestic Policy › United Ireland
Do you support a united Ireland?
Party’s support baseYes, but only if both sides independently and overwhelmingly vote in favor of it |
Foreign Policy › Israel Trade Suspension
Should the government suspend trade with Israel due to the Israel-Hamas conflict?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
Education › Tuition Fees
Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes, but only for low income families |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?
the Economy › Childcare Fee Cap
Should the government cap childcare fees to improve affordability?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Party’s support baseNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseNo |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Party’s support baseYes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as it does not threaten violence |
Housing › Private Rental Dependence
Should the government shift from private rentals to public housing to improve affordability?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › United States of Europe
Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?
Immigration › EU Migrant Quota
Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?
Party’s support baseYes, it is double taxation |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Party’s support baseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should Ireland transition to a four-day workweek?
Immigration › Freedom of Movement
Should the EU restrict the freedom of movement to better control immigration and security?
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Party’s support baseNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
Party’s support baseNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate |
the Economy › Water Charges
Should water charges be abolished?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation
Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseLess |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Party’s support baseYes, but only if the information was legally obtained |
the Environment › Greenhouse Emissions
Should the EU cut greenhouse emissions to net-zero by 2050?
Healthcare › NHS Healthcare System
Should Ireland adopt a public healthcare system similar to the NHS in Britain?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
Elections › Retirement Age of Politicians
Should politicians be required to wait until the age of 65 to receive a pension?
Party’s support baseYes, they should have the same entitlements as the citizens they represent |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Party’s support baseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current social welfare benefits?
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
the Economy › Tax on Wealthy and Corporations
Do you support tax policies that target high earners, banks, and luxury sectors?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Party’s support baseHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
Education › Niqāb
Should girls be allowed to wear the niqab or burka in Catholic Schools?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural and religious traditions |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
Party’s support baseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Party’s support baseMaintain the current rate |
Foreign Policy › Human Rights
Should the EU take a more active stance in foreign conflicts where human rights violations are reported?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Party’s support baseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth |
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?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
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?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseNo |
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?
Party’s support baseYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Party’s support baseYes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive |
Immigration › Immigrant Housing
Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?
Immigration › Immigrant Welfare Benefits
Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes, but only for refugees and asylum seekers |
the Environment › Fox Hunting
Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?
Party’s support baseNo, this is a cruel sport which should remain illegal |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions
Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Foreign Policy › EU Army
Do you support the creation of a European Army?
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth
Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Domestic Policy › Seanad Éireann Electoral System
Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Party’s support baseNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes |
Foreign Policy › European Union Countries
Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Ireland be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Party’s support baseYes, but they should not be able to claim citizenship status of more than two nations |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Domestic Policy › EU Federalism
Should the EU take steps towards a more federal structure, similar to the United States of America?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseNo |
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?
Party’s support baseYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Party’s support baseIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Ireland, have the right to vote?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Party’s support baseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseNo, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
Party’s support baseYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseNo |
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseNo, we need more long-term studies to ensure safety |
Foreign Policy › European Commission
Should the European Commission be dismantled?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes, but only if it’s tightly regulated and used with transparency |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseNo |
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
Education › Free Tuition Fees Scheme
Should the free tuition fees scheme be available to foreign students?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseNo |
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
Party’s support baseDecrease, to provide economic growth |
Elections › Voting Rights Abroad
Should Irish citizens, living abroad and in Northern Ireland, have the right to vote in presidential elections?
Party’s support baseYes, but only for citizens living in Northern Ireland |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of the Dáil Éireann?
the Environment › Fishing Rights
Should the EU impose stricter limitations on fishing quotas to preserve marine ecosystems?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Education › Student Exchange Programs
Do you support the increase of the EU budget for student exchange programs like Erasmus+?
Domestic Policy › Northern Ireland Power Sharing
Should the power-sharing provincial government be restored in Northern Ireland?
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Party’s support baseYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Elections › Seanad Éireann Referendum
Should the Seanad be abolished?
Party’s support baseNo, but make it a body that is wholly elected by the people |
Crime › Free Legal Aid
Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseNo |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Irish citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK
Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
the Economy › Corporate Taxation
Should there be a minimum corporate tax rate set across the EU to avoid tax competition between member states?
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
Elections › Elected Representatives
Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?
Party’s support baseNo, this would give too much political power to a small number of representatives |
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Party’s support baseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
the Economy › Youth Unemployment
Should the EU implement a union-wide policy to combat youth unemployment specifically?
Crime › EU Legal System Integration
Should the EU move towards a more integrated legal system with uniform civil and criminal laws across all member states?
Domestic Policy › Gambling
Should the government ban gambling?
the Economy › Energy Independence
Should the EU prioritize achieving complete energy independence from non-EU countries?
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?
Immigration › Migrant Children
Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Domestic Policy › Dáil Participation
Should elected Members of Parliament in Northern Ireland be able to sit and participate in the Dáil?
Foreign Policy › Central EU Agency
Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?
Social › Cultural Funding
Should the EU increase funding for cultural initiatives that promote European heritage and diversity?
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
the Economy › EU Tax
Do you believe there should be an EU-wide tax on financial transactions
Foreign Policy › Brexit
Should the EU work towards a closer relationship with the UK post-Brexit, including potential re-entry?
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets
Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
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?
Party’s support baseNo, and I don’t understand the concept of decentralised finance |
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › EU Expansion
Do you support further enlargement of the EU to include more countries from the Western Balkans?
Domestic Policy › Right to Repair
Should the EU enforce a universal right to repair for all electronic devices sold in its member states?
the Economy › Public Sector Borrowing
Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?
National Security › Cross-border Payments
Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
Science › Space Exploration
Should the EU invest more heavily in its own space exploration and satellite programs?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts
Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?
BW>BW Barry Ward voterbaseNo |
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design
Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?
