Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Party’s support basePro-choice, but ban after the first three months |
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Party’s support baseYes, housing is a basic right that should be affordable to anyone |
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 |
Foreign Policy › European Union
Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
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?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
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 |
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Education › Irish Language Curriculum
Should the Irish language remain a compulsory subject on the national curriculum?
Foreign Policy › Military Neutrality
Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only by court order |
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
the Economy › Budget Surplus Spending
Should a budget surplus fund tax cuts, cost-of-living support, and public services?
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Party’s support baseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, assuming checks and balances are in place |
the Economy › Social Housing
Should funding for social housing be increased?
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but with parental permission |
Foreign Policy › Israel Trade Suspension
Should the government suspend trade with Israel due to the Israel-Hamas conflict?
Education › Tuition Fees
Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?
Party’s support baseYes, but only for low income families |
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
the Economy › Childcare Fee Cap
Should the government cap childcare fees to improve affordability?
the Economy › Taxes
Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?
Domestic Policy › United Ireland
Do you support a united Ireland?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician who has been formerly convicted of a crime be allowed to run for office?
Party’s support baseNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime |
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
Immigration › EU Migrant Quota
Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Party’s support baseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Housing › Private Rental Dependence
Should the government shift from private rentals to public housing to improve affordability?
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 › 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 |
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
Immigration › Freedom of Movement
Should the EU restrict the freedom of movement to better control immigration and security?
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should Ireland transition to a four-day workweek?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
the Economy › Water Charges
Should water charges be abolished?
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
the Environment › Greenhouse Emissions
Should the EU cut greenhouse emissions to net-zero by 2050?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
Party’s support baseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Foreign Policy › United States of Europe
Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation
Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?
Party’s support baseLess, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industry |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Elections › Retirement Age of Politicians
Should politicians be required to wait until the age of 65 to receive a pension?
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Economy › Tax on Wealthy and Corporations
Do you support tax policies that target high earners, banks, and luxury sectors?
Healthcare › NHS Healthcare System
Should Ireland adopt a public healthcare system similar to the NHS in Britain?
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Party’s support baseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current social welfare benefits?
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Foreign Policy › Human Rights
Should the EU take a more active stance in foreign conflicts where human rights violations are reported?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Education › Niqāb
Should girls be allowed to wear the niqab or burka in Catholic Schools?
Party’s support baseYes, we should respect all cultural and religious traditions |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
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?
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 |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Party’s support baseYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
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?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
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 |
Immigration › Immigrant Housing
Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Ireland raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
ChatGPT Party ResearchMaintain the current rate |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
ChatGPT Party ResearchBoth equally |
Immigration › Common Asylum System
Should the EU establish a common asylum system with standardized procedures and shared responsibilities among member states?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Welfare Benefits
Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as they are working and paying taxes |
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?
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
the Environment › Fox Hunting
Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?
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?
Housing › Vulture Funds
Should investment funds be banned from bulk-buying residential housing estates?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only ban them from buying existing estates, not financing new builds |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions
Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Foreign Policy › EU Army
Do you support the creation of a European Army?
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Ireland be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Party’s support baseYes, unless they have committed a crime |
Domestic Policy › EU Federalism
Should the EU take steps towards a more federal structure, similar to the United States of America?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Housing › Citizen Housing Priority
Should Irish citizens be legally prioritized over immigrants and asylum seekers for social housing and emergency accommodation?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, housing is a fundamental human right that must be allocated strictly based on immediate need |
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?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners currently residing in Ireland have the right to vote?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Foreign Policy › European Union Countries
Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Ireland increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
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 |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Ireland provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Housing › Constitutional Right to Housing
Should the right to housing be enshrined in the Constitution?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, do not erode private property rights to cover for government failure |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only for medical use |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure |
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
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 |
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Foreign Policy › European Commission
Should the European Commission be dismantled?
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price |
Education › Free Tuition Fees Scheme
Should the free tuition fees scheme be available to foreign students?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Party’s support baseDecrease |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Party’s support baseNo, capture, interrogate, and imprison them instead |
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
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 |
Education › Student Exchange Programs
Do you support the increase of the EU budget for student exchange programs like Erasmus+?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
ChatGPT Party ResearchDecrease, but only on food and medicine |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of the Dáil Éireann?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, we already have term limits that are called “elections” |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be expected to learn the official language of their new country?
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
the Environment › Fishing Rights
Should the EU impose stricter limitations on fishing quotas to preserve marine ecosystems?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Infrastructure › Constitutional Water Ownership
Should public ownership of the water supply be enshrined in the Irish Constitution?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Crime › Free Legal Aid
Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?
Domestic Policy › Northern Ireland Power Sharing
Should the power-sharing provincial government be restored in Northern Ireland?
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Foreign Policy › Backstop
Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
Party’s support baseNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
the Economy › Corporate Taxation
Should there be a minimum corporate tax rate set across the EU to avoid tax competition between member states?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK
Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?
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?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Infrastructure › Dublin MetroLink
Should the Dublin MetroLink project proceed immediately despite spiraling costs and local objections?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Foreign Policy › EU Army
Should the EU should form its own army independent of NATO?
Elections › Seanad Éireann Referendum
Should the Seanad be abolished?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, but it should be reformed to increase its function and power |
the Economy › Trade Ethics
Do you support the negotiation of trade agreements that include strict labor and environmental standards?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Environment › EU Energy Union
Should the EU create an energy union?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
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?
Governance › Citizens' Assembly Mandates
Should the government be legally bound to hold a national referendum on any constitutional changes recommended by a Citizens' Assembly?
Housing › State Construction Company
Should the government establish a state-owned construction company to build public housing?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, a state agency would be a bureaucratic nightmare; cut red tape for private builders instead |
the Economy › Youth Unemployment
Should the EU implement a union-wide policy to combat youth unemployment specifically?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
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?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Irish citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Housing › Rural One-Off Housing
Should the government ban the construction of new individual houses in the countryside to prevent urban sprawl?
the Economy › Energy Independence
Should the EU prioritize achieving complete energy independence from non-EU countries?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Housing › Derelict Property Seizure
Should the government forcibly seize long-term derelict residential properties from private owners?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but owners must be fully compensated at market value via a Compulsory Purchase Order |
Housing › Defective Concrete Redress
Should the state cover 100% of the rebuilding costs for all homes affected by defective concrete blocks (Mica), regardless of the final bill?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but the government must recoup the money through heavy levies on the construction and banking sectors. |
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Elections › Elected Representatives
Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?
the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but with more transparency |
Domestic Policy › Gambling
Should the government ban gambling?
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Crime › Income-Based Traffic Fines
Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?
Immigration › Migrant Children
Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?
Technology › Government AI Audits
Should government AI be publicly auditable?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but security systems can be exempt |
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?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents |
Social › Cultural Funding
Should the EU increase funding for cultural initiatives that promote European heritage and diversity?
Social › Misgendering
Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps |
Foreign Policy › Brexit
Should the EU work towards a closer relationship with the UK post-Brexit, including potential re-entry?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
the Economy › EU Fiscal Integration
Should the EU adopt a shared fiscal policy and budget among member states to stabilize the economy?
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities |
the Economy › EU Tax
Do you believe there should be an EU-wide tax on financial transactions
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
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?
Party’s support baseYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Elections › Elect Commission President
Should the President of the European Commission be directly elected?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, and elections would politicize a neutral executive |
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?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralised protocol |
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, unless the transaction is considered income |
Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology
Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Housing › Vacant Home Tax
Should the government penalize owners of empty homes with a special tax?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but target corporate speculators, not individual families. |
Religion › The Angelus Broadcast
Should the national broadcaster (RTÉ) stop airing the Angelus bells before the evening news?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, it is a harmless cultural tradition that offers a moment of calm reflection. |
Governance › Defunding Advocacy NGOs
Should the government cut state funding to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that actively lobby or campaign on political issues?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the government relies on their crucial social research and advocacy to draft effective legislation |
Healthcare › Religious Hospital Ownership
Should religious orders be banned from owning state-funded hospitals?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, strict legal contracts can guarantee clinical independence without seizing property |
Governance › Defamation Law Reform
Should Ireland's strict defamation laws be relaxed to make it harder for individuals to sue the media for libel?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, and we must abolish defamation juries to stop the unpredictable payouts bankrupting publishers |
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
Social › EU Abortion Access
Should abortion access be guaranteed EU-wide?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but healthcare delivery remains national |
Foreign Policy › Defense Debt Exemptions
Should defense spending be exempt from debt limits?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but exemptions should be temporary |
Domestic Policy › Nightlife Licensing Hours
Should nightclubs and bars be allowed to serve alcohol until 6 a.m.?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, revitalize the night-time economy and modernize our archaic licensing laws |
Foreign Policy › Shannon Airport Military Use
Should the U.S. military be allowed to use Shannon Airport for transit?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but strictly for refueling and non-combat missions |
the Economy › Apple Tax Windfall
Should the €14 billion Apple tax windfall be spent immediately on housing and infrastructure?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but put a portion into the rainy day fund |
Domestic Policy › Hate Speech Legislation
Should it be a criminal offense to possess "hateful" material on personal devices, even if it has not been shared?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only if there is clear proof of intent to distribute it to others |
Foreign Policy › End Foreign Policy Veto
Should foreign policy move to majority voting?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but security matters may need exceptions |
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Education › Smartphone Ban in Schools
Should the government ban students from using smartphones during school hours?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but allow exceptions for teacher-approved educational tasks |
Education › Smartphone Ban in Schools
Should the government ban students from using smartphones during the school day?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but keep them in lockers for use in emergencies |
Immigration › Offshore Asylum Processing
Should Ireland pay non-EU countries to house and process asylum seekers while their applications are pending?
Foreign Policy › Expel Israeli Ambassador
Should the government expel the Israeli ambassador to Ireland over the ongoing conflict in Gaza?
Foreign Policy › Triple Lock Mechanism
Should the deployment of Irish troops on peacekeeping missions require a United Nations mandate?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, the UN mandate is the essential cornerstone that safeguards our traditional military neutrality. |
Social › Banning Dangerous Dog Breeds
Should the government ban the ownership and breeding of dog breeds deemed dangerous, such as the XL Bully?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, mandate strict training and muzzles instead of enforcing a blanket ban |
Foreign Policy › EU Military Force
Should the EU create a rapid-response military force?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but national forces should remain primary |
Foreign Policy › EU Expansion
Do you support further enlargement of the EU to include more countries from the Western Balkans?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Elections › Article 7 Sanctions
Should Article 7 sanctions be easier to trigger?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but sanctions should target governments, not citizens |
Immigration › Birthright Citizenship
Should children born in this country to foreign parents automatically be granted citizenship?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only if at least one parent is a legal resident. |
Crime › Arming the Gardaí
Should all uniformed members of the police force (An Garda Síochána) be armed with firearms?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, firearms should be restricted to specialized squads like the Armed Support Unit |
Transportation › Dublin Airport Cap
Should the passenger cap at Dublin Airport be lifted to allow for more flights?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, Ireland is an island nation and suppressing connectivity destroys our competitiveness |
Governance › Directly Elected Mayors
Should all major cities have a directly elected mayor with executive powers?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, cities need accountable leaders with real executive power to solve local crises like housing and transport |
Immigration › Asylum Center Veto
Should local communities have the power to veto the placement of asylum seekers in their neighborhoods?
Education › Religious School Patronage
Should the Catholic Church be removed as the patron of state-funded primary schools?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, simply build secular schools where parents request them. |
the Economy › Public Sector Borrowing
Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Social › Women in the Home Clause
Should the Irish Constitution be amended to remove the clause that recognizes a woman's life and duties within the home?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, this sexist 1930s relic has no place in a modern egalitarian society |
Healthcare › State-Funded IVF Expansion
Should the government provide fully state-funded IVF treatments for all citizens regardless of relationship status or age?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the current scheme of limited public funding based on strict medical eligibility criteria is perfectly balanced |
the Economy › Corporate Tax Competition
Should the EU ban tax incentives to attract corporations?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, and economic policy should remain national |
Domestic Policy › Gaeltacht Housing Restrictions
Should planning permission for new homes in Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) areas be legally restricted to fluent Irish speakers?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only for new builds to avoid strict linguistic gatekeeping on existing homes |
Transportation › E-Scooter Bans
Should the government ban privately owned e-scooters from all public roads and footpaths?
Education › Sex Education Opt-Outs
Should parents be allowed to remove their children from sex education classes that cover LGBTQ+ relationships and gender identity?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, every child has a right to factual health education regardless of their parents' views |
Education › Co-Educational Schools Mandate
Should the government mandate that all publicly funded schools become co-educational?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, parents must retain the fundamental right to choose the best educational environment for their children |
the Environment › Nitrates Derogation
Should Irish farmers be allowed to exceed standard EU fertilizer limits?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, removing it forces a massive herd cull and decimates the dairy industry. |
the Environment › Peatland Rewetting
Should the government mandate the rewetting of drained peatlands to combat climate change?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, provided that farmers are fully compensated for the loss of productive agricultural land |
National Security › Facial Recognition Ban
Should facial recognition be banned in public spaces?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, but strict oversight is required |
National Security › Undersea Cable Defense
Should Ireland rapidly expand its naval fleet to protect transatlantic undersea data cables from Russian sabotage?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, 75% of northern hemisphere cables run through Irish waters, making our undefended coast a massive blind spot for European security |
Social › Under-16 Social Media Ban
Should it be illegal for children under 16 to have social media accounts?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, protect children from online predators, bullying, and harmful content |
Social › Minimum Alcohol Pricing
Should the government enforce a mandatory minimum price for all alcohol sales?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Immigration › EU Asylum Processing
Should asylum applications be processed at the EU level?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but member states must retain oversight |
Immigration › Frontex Expansion
Should Frontex be expanded?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but human rights oversight is essential |
the Economy › EU Deposit Insurance
Should the EU create shared bank deposit insurance?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but strict banking rules must apply first |
the Economy › Data Center Moratorium
Should the government ban the construction of new data centers?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, a ban would drive away foreign investment and tech jobs. |
Crime › Special Criminal Court
Should the government abolish the non-jury Special Criminal Court?
the Environment › Wolf Reintroduction
Should the government reintroduce wolves into the wild to restore natural ecosystems?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, they pose an unacceptable threat to livestock and the livelihoods of farmers |
the Environment › Wind Farm Objections
Should local communities be allowed to block the construction of wind farms in their area?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, national energy security takes priority over local complaints. |
the Environment › Nuclear Green Status
Should nuclear power be classified as “green”?
the Environment › Sale of Turf
Should the government ban the commercial sale of turf?
ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, we cannot criminalize a tradition that keeps the elderly warm in winter |
the Economy › Renegotiating Foreign Debt
Should Ireland renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?
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 › China Trade Rules
Should the EU impose strict trade rules on China in order to protect its economy?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
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)?
Governance › Government Decentralization
Should the government forcibly relocate state agencies and government departments out of Dublin to regional towns?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only through voluntary worker relocation, rather than forced moves that bleed experienced staff |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Technology › Platform Interoperability
Should social media platforms be interoperable?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but safety standards must be enforced |
the Economy › EU Capital Market Union
Should the EU create a capital market union?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
the Economy › Single Digital Market
Should the EU prioritize the completion of a single digital market to ensure uniform access to digital services across all member states?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
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?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
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?
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
ChatGPT Party ResearchYes |
Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design
Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?
