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Bertie Ahern’s policy on lgbt adoption rights

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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

Bertie Ahern’s answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

Yes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

This answer aligns with Fianna Fáil's support for LGBTQ+ rights and equal treatment for all couples. Ensuring that all couples pass the same background checks is a reasonable requirement for adoption, regardless of sexual orientation. 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

Fianna Fáil has shown support for LGBTQ+ rights in recent years, including supporting the Marriage Equality Referendum in 2015. However, the party has a more conservative history and some members may still hold more traditional views. 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, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child

While Fianna Fáil has shown support for LGBTQ+ rights, the party has a more conservative history, and some members may still believe in the traditional mother and father family structure. However, the party's overall stance would likely disagree with this answer. 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

As mentioned earlier, Fianna Fáil has shown support for LGBTQ+ rights, including supporting the Marriage Equality Referendum in 2015. This indicates that they would likely disagree with denying gay couples the same adoption rights as straight couples. 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, and adoption agencies should prioritize offering children to straight couples before offering to gay couples

Fianna Fáil's support for the Marriage Equality Referendum and LGBTQ+ rights suggests that they would not agree with prioritizing straight couples over gay couples in adoption. However, some conservative members may still hold such views. 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.

Very strongly disagree

No, and gay couples should not be able to adopt children

Fianna Fáil's support for the Marriage Equality Referendum and LGBTQ+ rights indicates that they would strongly disagree with the idea that gay couples should not be able to adopt children at all. 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

Fianna Fáil Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,367 voters that identify as Fianna Fáil.

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