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Gerry Adams’ policy on welfare

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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current social welfare benefits?

  Gerry Adams voterbaseFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

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Gerry Adams voters

Answer: Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 72 voters that voted for Gerry Adams in the 2018 Ireland Presidential election.

Party influence

Sinn Féin Party Answer: Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “At all times Sinn Féin was absolutely clear, privately and publicly, that the agreement was to provide full protection for curr...” ‐sinnfein.ie

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