Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbasePro-choice |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?
Party’s support baseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Foreign Policy › European Union
Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseNo |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
Education › Irish Language Curriculum
Should the Irish language remain a compulsory subject on the national curriculum?
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
Foreign Policy › Military Neutrality
Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseNo |
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?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
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?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Party’s support baseNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
Party’s support baseYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
the Economy › Social Housing
Should funding for social housing be increased?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › United Ireland
Do you support a united Ireland?
Education › Tuition Fees
Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Israel Trade Suspension
Should the government suspend trade with Israel due to the Israel-Hamas conflict?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Childcare Fee Cap
Should the government cap childcare fees to improve affordability?
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, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseNo |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
Party’s support baseYes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
Housing › Private Rental Dependence
Should the government shift from private rentals to public housing to improve affordability?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
Immigration › EU Migrant Quota
Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Party’s support baseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Freedom of Movement
Should the EU restrict the freedom of movement to better control immigration and security?
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?
the Economy › Water Charges
Should water charges be abolished?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation
Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseLess |
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?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Healthcare › NHS Healthcare System
Should Ireland adopt a public healthcare system similar to the NHS in Britain?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
Elections › Retirement Age of Politicians
Should politicians be required to wait until the age of 65 to receive a pension?
Party’s support baseYes, they should have the same entitlements as the citizens they represent |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Party’s support baseYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
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?
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
the Economy › Tax on Wealthy and Corporations
Do you support tax policies that target high earners, banks, and luxury sectors?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Party’s support baseHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
Education › Niqāb
Should girls be allowed to wear the niqab or burka in Catholic Schools?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
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?
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
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?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
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, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy |
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 |
Immigration › Immigrant Welfare Benefits
Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions
Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?
Foreign Policy › EU Army
Do you support the creation of a European Army?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
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?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
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 tax breaks for low income citizens |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Ireland be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Party’s support baseYes, unless they have committed a crime |
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 |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
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 |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseNo |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Party’s support baseYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Ireland provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
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?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseNo |
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseNo |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseNo |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseNo |
Education › Free Tuition Fees Scheme
Should the free tuition fees scheme be available to foreign students?
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
Party influenceDecrease, to provide economic growth |
Elections › Voting Rights Abroad
Should Irish citizens, living abroad and in Northern Ireland, have the right to vote in presidential elections?
Party’s support baseYes, but only for citizens living in Northern Ireland |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of the Dáil Éireann?
Foreign Policy › Backstop
Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?
Party’s support baseYes, keep the EU bloc’s single market and its customs union |
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?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseNo |
Elections › Seanad Éireann Referendum
Should the Seanad be abolished?
Crime › Free Legal Aid
Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseNo |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK
Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Irish citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
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?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseNo |
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?
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
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?
the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?
Party influenceYes, but with more transparency |
Immigration › Migrant Children
Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Dáil Participation
Should elected Members of Parliament in Northern Ireland be able to sit and participate in the Dáil?
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?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseNo |
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 |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
the Economy › EU Fiscal Integration
Should the EU adopt a shared fiscal policy and budget among member states to stabilize the economy?
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
Domestic Policy › Right to Repair
Should the EU enforce a universal right to repair for all electronic devices sold in its member states?
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)?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseNo |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the EU invest more heavily in its own space exploration and satellite programs?
MK>MK Margaret Kenneally voterbaseNo |
