Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Public statementsPro-choice |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?
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?
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Foreign Policy › European Union
Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?
Party’s support baseNo, but renegotiate for strict limits on migration into the country and the terms of our monetary contributions |
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?
Education › Irish Language Curriculum
Should the Irish language remain a compulsory subject on the national curriculum?
Gerry Adams voterbaseYes, 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?
Gerry Adams voterbaseYes, and provide more free public transportation |
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?
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
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?
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
the Economy › Social Housing
Should funding for social housing be increased?
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Party’s support baseNo, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Domestic Policy › United Ireland
Do you support a united Ireland?
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?
the Economy › Taxes
Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?
the Economy › Childcare Fee Cap
Should the government cap childcare fees to improve affordability?
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
Party’s support baseNo, freedom of speech laws should only protect you from criticizing the government |
Housing › Private Rental Dependence
Should the government shift from private rentals to public housing to improve affordability?
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?
Foreign Policy › United States of Europe
Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Gerry Adams voterbaseNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
Immigration › EU Migrant Quota
Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
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?
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?
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation
Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?
the Economy › Water Charges
Should water charges be abolished?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Healthcare › NHS Healthcare System
Should Ireland adopt a public healthcare system similar to the NHS in Britain?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Gerry Adams voterbaseYes, but not for cosmetics |
Elections › Retirement Age of Politicians
Should politicians be required to wait until the age of 65 to receive a pension?
the Environment › Greenhouse Emissions
Should the EU cut greenhouse emissions to net-zero by 2050?
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current social welfare benefits?
Party influenceFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
the Economy › Tax on Wealthy and Corporations
Do you support tax policies that target high earners, banks, and luxury sectors?
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Party’s support baseNo, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Gerry Adams voterbaseHelp |
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?
Education › Niqāb
Should girls be allowed to wear the niqab or burka in Catholic Schools?
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Gerry Adams voterbaseRaise |
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?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
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?
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Party influenceNo, this is a violation of free speech |
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?
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?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Immigration › Immigrant Housing
Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Party’s support baseNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
Immigration › Common Asylum System
Should the EU establish a common asylum system with standardized procedures and shared responsibilities among member states?
Immigration › Immigrant Welfare Benefits
Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Party’s support baseYes, and immediately expel any employees that commit acts of discrimination |
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 |
Foreign Policy › EU Army
Do you support the creation of a European Army?
Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions
Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
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 › Seanad Éireann Electoral System
Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Party influenceYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
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?
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Ireland be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
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 |
Domestic Policy › EU Federalism
Should the EU take steps towards a more federal structure, similar to the United States of America?
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Ireland, have the right to vote?
Gerry Adams voterbaseYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote |
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Ireland provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
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?
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Party’s support baseYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Party’s support baseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
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 |
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
Foreign Policy › European Commission
Should the European Commission be dismantled?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Party’s support baseNo, capture, interrogate, and imprison them instead |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
Party’s support baseNo, this would be too expensive to implement |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
Party’s support baseYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Education › Free Tuition Fees Scheme
Should the free tuition fees scheme be available to foreign students?
Gerry Adams voterbaseYes, foreign students deserve the same education opportunities as citizens |
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
Party’s support baseDecrease |
Elections › Voting Rights Abroad
Should Irish citizens, living abroad and in Northern Ireland, have the right to vote in presidential elections?
Foreign Policy › Backstop
Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?
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?
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
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?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?
Gerry Adams voterbaseDecrease |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
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 |
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Crime › Free Legal Aid
Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK
Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?
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?
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
the Environment › EU Energy Union
Should the EU create an energy union?
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
the Economy › Trade Ethics
Do you support the negotiation of trade agreements that include strict labor and environmental standards?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
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 |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
the Economy › Youth Unemployment
Should the EU implement a union-wide policy to combat youth unemployment specifically?
Domestic Policy › Gambling
Should the government ban gambling?
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?
Foreign Policy › EU Army
Should the EU should form its own army independent of NATO?
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
the Economy › Energy Independence
Should the EU prioritize achieving complete energy independence from non-EU countries?
the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?
Party’s support baseYes, but with more transparency |
Immigration › Migrant Children
Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised |
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?
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
the Economy › EU Tax
Do you believe there should be an EU-wide tax on financial transactions
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
Party’s support baseYes, 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 |
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?
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
Foreign Policy › Brexit
Should the EU work towards a closer relationship with the UK post-Brexit, including potential re-entry?
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
the Economy › EU Fiscal Integration
Should the EU adopt a shared fiscal policy and budget among member states to stabilize the economy?
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?
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
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)?
the Economy › China Trade Rules
Should the EU impose strict trade rules on China in order to protect its economy?
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
the Economy › EU Capital Market Union
Should the EU create a capital market union?
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?
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
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?
