Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
MM>MM Micheál Martin 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?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
Foreign Policy › Military Neutrality
Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Budget Surplus Spending
Should a budget surplus fund tax cuts, cost-of-living support, and public services?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Education › Irish Language Curriculum
Should the Irish language remain a compulsory subject on the national curriculum?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Social Housing
Should funding for social housing be increased?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?
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?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Education › Tuition Fees
Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes, but only for citizens |
the Economy › Childcare Fee Cap
Should the government cap childcare fees to improve affordability?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines |
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 |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
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?
Elections › Retirement Age of Politicians
Should politicians be required to wait until the age of 65 to receive a pension?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Housing › Private Rental Dependence
Should the government shift from private rentals to public housing to improve affordability?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › NHS Healthcare System
Should Ireland adopt a public healthcare system similar to the NHS in Britain?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Immigration › Freedom of Movement
Should the EU restrict the freedom of movement to better control immigration and security?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation
Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseLess, and provide more government funding |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Immigration › EU Migrant Quota
Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
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 Economy › Water Charges
Should water charges be abolished?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current social welfare benefits?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
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 |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Party’s support baseYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tax on Wealthy and Corporations
Do you support tax policies that target high earners, banks, and luxury sectors?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Education › Niqāb
Should girls be allowed to wear the niqab or burka in Catholic Schools?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural and religious traditions |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
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 |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?
MM>MM Micheál Martin 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?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
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?
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
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 |
Immigration › Immigrant Housing
Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
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?
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
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 › 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 |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
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?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
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?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions
Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes, but only for medical use |
Domestic Policy › EU Federalism
Should the EU take steps towards a more federal structure, similar to the United States of America?
MM>MM Micheál Martin 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 Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
Domestic Policy › Seanad Éireann Electoral System
Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
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 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?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Ireland provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
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 |
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 |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
Party’s support baseNo, capture, interrogate, and imprison them instead |
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
Party influenceDecrease, to provide economic growth |
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › European Commission
Should the European Commission be dismantled?
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Education › Free Tuition Fees Scheme
Should the free tuition fees scheme be available to foreign students?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of the Dáil Éireann?
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 |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Education › Student Exchange Programs
Do you support the increase of the EU budget for student exchange programs like Erasmus+?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Northern Ireland Power Sharing
Should the power-sharing provincial government be restored in Northern Ireland?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
Party’s support baseYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
Elections › Seanad Éireann Referendum
Should the Seanad be abolished?
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
Crime › Free Legal Aid
Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK
Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Irish citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
MM>MM Micheál Martin 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?
the Economy › Youth Unemployment
Should the EU implement a union-wide policy to combat youth unemployment specifically?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?
MM>MM Micheál Martin 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?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Migrant Children
Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Dáil Participation
Should elected Members of Parliament in Northern Ireland be able to sit and participate in the Dáil?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Central EU Agency
Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?
Party influenceYes, but with more transparency |
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?
MM>MM Micheál Martin 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?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes, 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?
MM>MM Micheál Martin 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?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
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)?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
Science › Space Exploration
Should the EU invest more heavily in its own space exploration and satellite programs?
MM>MM Micheál Martin voterbaseNo |
