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Fianna Fáil2018 Presidential

Bertie Ahern

11th Taoiseach of Ireland from 1997 to 2008.

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Bertie Ahern’s policies on environmental issues

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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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

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

  Bertie Ahern voterbaseYes

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 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

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

  Bertie Ahern voterbaseNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

  Bertie Ahern voterbaseYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

  Party’s support baseYes

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