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Gerry Adams’ 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.

Topics

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

  Gerry Adams voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

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?

  Gerry Adams voterbaseYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

  Gerry Adams voterbaseNo

the Environment  ›  Fox Hunting

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

  Gerry Adams voterbaseNo, this is a cruel sport which should remain illegal

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

  Gerry Adams voterbaseNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking


the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

  Party’s support baseYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

  Gerry Adams voterbaseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised