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Party of European Socialists’ Policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Irish [people] voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Party of European Socialists voterbasePro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

  ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes


Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union

Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Neutrality

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Netanyahu Leadership

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Education  ›  Irish Language Curriculum

Should the Irish language remain a compulsory subject on the national curriculum?

  ChatGPTYes, but focus more on the ability to speak and understand the language instead of analysing poems, stories, and phrases

the Economy  ›  Social Housing

Should funding for social housing be increased?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Domestic Policy  ›  United Ireland

Do you support a united Ireland?

  ChatGPTYes, but only if both sides independently and overwhelmingly vote in favor of it

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

  ChatGPTYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

  ChatGPTYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

Education  ›  Tuition Fees

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

  ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseNo

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

  ChatGPTYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Healthcare  ›  NHS Healthcare System

Should Ireland adopt a public healthcare system similar to the NHS in Britain?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

  ChatGPTYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

Transportation  ›  Eliminating Traffic Laws

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  ChatGPTYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler

Elections  ›  Retirement Age of Politicians

Should politicians be required to wait until the age of 65 to receive a pension?

  ChatGPTYes, they should have the same entitlements as the citizens they represent

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

  ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Foreign Policy  ›  United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatisation

Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseLess

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Ireland transition to a four-day workweek?

  ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  ChatGPTYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

  ChatGPTNo, reform so the tax rate is based on the wealth of the recipient rather than the deceased

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

  ChatGPTNo, this discriminates against older politicians

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  ChatGPTNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current social welfare benefits?

  ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

the Economy  ›  Water Charges

Should water charges be abolished?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Fox Hunting

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

  ChatGPTNo, this is a cruel sport which should remain illegal

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  ChatGPTYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

  ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

the Environment  ›  Greenhouse Emissions

Should the EU cut greenhouse emissions to net-zero by 2050?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Human Rights

Should the EU take a more active stance in foreign conflicts where human rights violations are reported?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Education  ›  Niqāb

Should girls be allowed to wear the niqab or burka in Catholic Schools?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural and religious traditions

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

  Party of European Socialists 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?

  ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

  ChatGPTYes, and lower the cap to 50%

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

  ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

  ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations 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?

  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Common Asylum System

Should the EU establish a common asylum system with standardized procedures and shared responsibilities among member states?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

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 of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

  ChatGPTNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  ChatGPTHelp

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

  ChatGPTYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

  ChatGPTPalestine

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

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?

  ChatGPTNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

  ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Welfare Benefits

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  ChatGPTNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  EU Federalism

Should the EU take steps towards a more federal structure, similar to the United States of America?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseNo

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to Ireland be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

  ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Seanad Éireann Electoral System

Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union Countries

Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Backstop

Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?

  ChatGPTYes, keep the EU bloc’s single market and its customs union

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  ChatGPTNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

  ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in Ireland, have the right to vote?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Ireland provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  ChatGPTIncrease

Foreign Policy  ›  European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Voting Rights Abroad

Should Irish citizens, living abroad and in Northern Ireland, have the right to vote in presidential elections?

  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

  ChatGPTDecrease, but only on food and medicine

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the Dáil Éireann?

  ChatGPTNo, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time

Domestic Policy  ›  Northern Ireland Power Sharing

Should the power-sharing provincial government be restored in Northern Ireland?

  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  Free Tuition Fees Scheme

Should the free tuition fees scheme be available to foreign students?

  ChatGPTYes, foreign students deserve the same education opportunities as citizens

the Environment  ›  Fishing Rights

Should the EU impose stricter limitations on fishing quotas to preserve marine ecosystems?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseNo

Education  ›  Student Exchange Programs

Do you support the increase of the EU budget for student exchange programs like Erasmus+?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should Irish citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

  ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

Elections  ›  Seanad Éireann Referendum

Should the Seanad be abolished?

  ChatGPTNo, 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?

  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

  ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

Crime  ›  Free Legal Aid

Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Post Brexit UK

Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?

  ChatGPTNeither, we should create a European military defense system instead

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

  ChatGPTYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Elections  ›  Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseNo

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

  ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

  ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

  ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

National Security  ›  National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Immigration  ›  Migrant Children

Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Central EU Agency

Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Gambling

Should the government ban gambling?

  ChatGPTYes, and we should increase funding for addiction treatement

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?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Dáil Participation

Should elected Members of Parliament in Northern Ireland be able to sit and participate in the Dáil?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

  ChatGPTNo, this will incentivise companies to move jobs out of the country

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Cultural Funding

Should the EU increase funding for cultural initiatives that promote European heritage and diversity?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

  ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

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?

  ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

Foreign Policy  ›  Brexit

Should the EU work towards a closer relationship with the UK post-Brexit, including potential re-entry?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

  Party of European Socialists 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?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Right to Repair

Should the EU enforce a universal right to repair for all electronic devices sold in its member states?

  Party of European Socialists 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?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

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)?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseNo

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Space Exploration

Should the EU invest more heavily in its own space exploration and satellite programs?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseYes

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

  Party of European Socialists voterbaseNo