Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick 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?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › European Union
Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick 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?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
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?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Military Neutrality
Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Budget Surplus Spending
Should a budget surplus fund tax cuts, cost-of-living support, and public services?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Education › Irish Language Curriculum
Should the Irish language remain a compulsory subject on the national curriculum?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Social Housing
Should funding for social housing be increased?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
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?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Education › Tuition Fees
Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick 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 |
Healthcare › NHS Healthcare System
Should Ireland adopt a public healthcare system similar to the NHS in Britain?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Childcare Fee Cap
Should the government cap childcare fees to improve affordability?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
Elections › Retirement Age of Politicians
Should politicians be required to wait until the age of 65 to receive a pension?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › United States of Europe
Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Housing › Private Rental Dependence
Should the government shift from private rentals to public housing to improve affordability?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick 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?
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation
Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?
Party’s support baseLess, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industry |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseMaintain the current rate |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
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 |
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Immigration › Freedom of Movement
Should the EU restrict the freedom of movement to better control immigration and security?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo, 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?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Water Charges
Should water charges be abolished?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current social welfare benefits?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseMore |
the Environment › Fox Hunting
Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Greenhouse Emissions
Should the EU cut greenhouse emissions to net-zero by 2050?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Immigration › EU Migrant Quota
Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Human Rights
Should the EU take a more active stance in foreign conflicts where human rights violations are reported?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Education › Niqāb
Should girls be allowed to wear the niqab or burka in Catholic Schools?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
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?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
Party’s support baseYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
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?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Housing
Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Common Asylum System
Should the EU establish a common asylum system with standardized procedures and shared responsibilities among member states?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
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?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
Foreign Policy › EU Army
Do you support the creation of a European Army?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick 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 |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
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 |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes, but only for medical use |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
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?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Welfare Benefits
Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes, as long as they are working and paying taxes |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick 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?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick 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?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Ireland be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes, unless they have committed a crime |
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?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
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 |
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 |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Party’s support baseIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations |
Foreign Policy › European Commission
Should the European Commission be dismantled?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
Elections › Voting Rights Abroad
Should Irish citizens, living abroad and in Northern Ireland, have the right to vote in presidential elections?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseDecrease |
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of the Dáil Éireann?
Education › Free Tuition Fees Scheme
Should the free tuition fees scheme be available to foreign students?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
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?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Education › Student Exchange Programs
Do you support the increase of the EU budget for student exchange programs like Erasmus+?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Elections › Seanad Éireann Referendum
Should the Seanad be abolished?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Irish citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Crime › Free Legal Aid
Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK
Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseIncrease |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
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 |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Elections › Elected Representatives
Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo, we should build more prisons |
Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions
Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
the Environment › EU Energy Union
Should the EU create an energy union?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
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?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Migrant Children
Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Central EU Agency
Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Gambling
Should the government ban gambling?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Dáil Participation
Should elected Members of Parliament in Northern Ireland be able to sit and participate in the Dáil?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Social › Cultural Funding
Should the EU increase funding for cultural initiatives that promote European heritage and diversity?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
the Economy › EU Tax
Do you believe there should be an EU-wide tax on financial transactions
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
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?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
the Economy › EU Fiscal Integration
Should the EU adopt a shared fiscal policy and budget among member states to stabilize the economy?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology
Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Right to Repair
Should the EU enforce a universal right to repair for all electronic devices sold in its member states?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
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?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
MF>MF Mary Fitzpatrick voterbaseYes |
