Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbasePro-choice |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › European Union
Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo, but renegotiate for strict limits on migration into the country and the terms of our monetary contributions |
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Party’s support baseYes, and provide more free public transportation |
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Military Neutrality
Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
Education › Irish Language Curriculum
Should the Irish language remain a compulsory subject on the national curriculum?
the Economy › Budget Surplus Spending
Should a budget surplus fund tax cuts, cost-of-living support, and public services?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Social Housing
Should funding for social housing be increased?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Domestic Policy › United Ireland
Do you support a united Ireland?
the Economy › Taxes
Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
Foreign Policy › Israel Trade Suspension
Should the government suspend trade with Israel due to the Israel-Hamas conflict?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Education › Tuition Fees
Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › NHS Healthcare System
Should Ireland adopt a public healthcare system similar to the NHS in Britain?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Childcare Fee Cap
Should the government cap childcare fees to improve affordability?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
Elections › Retirement Age of Politicians
Should politicians be required to wait until the age of 65 to receive a pension?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › United States of Europe
Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Party’s support baseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Housing › Private Rental Dependence
Should the government shift from private rentals to public housing to improve affordability?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Party’s support baseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation
Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseLess |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Party’s support baseRaise |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should Ireland transition to a four-day workweek?
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Party’s support baseNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?
Immigration › Freedom of Movement
Should the EU restrict the freedom of movement to better control immigration and security?
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Party’s support baseNo, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence |
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 |
the Economy › Tax on Wealthy and Corporations
Do you support tax policies that target high earners, banks, and luxury sectors?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Water Charges
Should water charges be abolished?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
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 |
the Environment › Fox Hunting
Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
the Environment › Greenhouse Emissions
Should the EU cut greenhouse emissions to net-zero by 2050?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Immigration › EU Migrant Quota
Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Education › Niqāb
Should girls be allowed to wear the niqab or burka in Catholic Schools?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Party’s support baseNo, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse |
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 › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
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 › 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?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Housing
Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Common Asylum System
Should the EU establish a common asylum system with standardized procedures and shared responsibilities among member states?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
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?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › EU Army
Do you support the creation of a European Army?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
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?
Immigration › Immigrant Welfare Benefits
Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes, but only for refugees and asylum seekers |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
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?
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
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?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Party’s support baseYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies |
Domestic Policy › Seanad Éireann Electoral System
Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?
Foreign Policy › European Union Countries
Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?
Foreign Policy › Backstop
Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Party’s support baseIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial |
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 |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
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 |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
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 |
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Ireland, have the right to vote?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes, but only after living in the country for 10 years |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Party’s support baseDecrease |
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them |
Elections › Voting Rights Abroad
Should Irish citizens, living abroad and in Northern Ireland, have the right to vote in presidential elections?
Foreign Policy › European Commission
Should the European Commission be dismantled?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
Party’s support baseDecrease |
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo, we need more long-term studies to ensure safety |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of the Dáil Éireann?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Northern Ireland Power Sharing
Should the power-sharing provincial government be restored in Northern Ireland?
the Environment › Fishing Rights
Should the EU impose stricter limitations on fishing quotas to preserve marine ecosystems?
Education › Free Tuition Fees Scheme
Should the free tuition fees scheme be available to foreign students?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
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 |
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+?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
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 |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Crime › Free Legal Aid
Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK
Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Party’s support baseYes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
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 › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions
Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Trade Ethics
Do you support the negotiation of trade agreements that include strict labor and environmental standards?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
the Environment › EU Energy Union
Should the EU create an energy union?
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Party’s support baseNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products |
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
Immigration › Migrant Children
Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Domestic Policy › Gambling
Should the government ban gambling?
the Economy › Energy Independence
Should the EU prioritize achieving complete energy independence from non-EU countries?
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?
Domestic Policy › Dáil Participation
Should elected Members of Parliament in Northern Ireland be able to sit and participate in the Dáil?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
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 |
Foreign Policy › EU Army
Should the EU should form its own army independent of NATO?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Social › Cultural Funding
Should the EU increase funding for cultural initiatives that promote European heritage and diversity?
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
the Economy › EU Tax
Do you believe there should be an EU-wide tax on financial transactions
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
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?
Foreign Policy › Brexit
Should the EU work towards a closer relationship with the UK post-Brexit, including potential re-entry?
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
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?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
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?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › EU Expansion
Do you support further enlargement of the EU to include more countries from the Western Balkans?
the Economy › Public Sector Borrowing
Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?
the Economy › China Trade Rules
Should the EU impose strict trade rules on China in order to protect its economy?
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)?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
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?
the Economy › EU Capital Market Union
Should the EU create a capital market union?
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the EU invest more heavily in its own space exploration and satellite programs?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts
Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?
MD>MD Máire Devine voterbaseNo |
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?
