Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbasePro-choice |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Foreign Policy › European Union
Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo, but renegotiate for strict limits on migration into the country and the terms of our monetary contributions |
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?
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Military Neutrality
Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
the Economy › Budget Surplus Spending
Should a budget surplus fund tax cuts, cost-of-living support, and public services?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Education › Irish Language Curriculum
Should the Irish language remain a compulsory subject on the national curriculum?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Social Housing
Should funding for social housing be increased?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Domestic Policy › United Ireland
Do you support a united Ireland?
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
Education › Tuition Fees
Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?
Party’s support baseYes, and replace it with a graduate tax |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Israel Trade Suspension
Should the government suspend trade with Israel due to the Israel-Hamas conflict?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Childcare Fee Cap
Should the government cap childcare fees to improve affordability?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › NHS Healthcare System
Should Ireland adopt a public healthcare system similar to the NHS in Britain?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Elections › Retirement Age of Politicians
Should politicians be required to wait until the age of 65 to receive a pension?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › United States of Europe
Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe 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?
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Party’s support baseNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation
Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseLess, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industry |
Housing › Private Rental Dependence
Should the government shift from private rentals to public housing to improve affordability?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe 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 › Corporate Tax
Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Party’s support baseLower |
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 |
Immigration › Freedom of Movement
Should the EU restrict the freedom of movement to better control immigration and security?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Fox Hunting
Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current social welfare benefits?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseMore |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
the Economy › Water Charges
Should water charges be abolished?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe 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 |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
Party’s support baseYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
the Environment › Greenhouse Emissions
Should the EU cut greenhouse emissions to net-zero by 2050?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Immigration › EU Migrant Quota
Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Tax on Wealthy and Corporations
Do you support tax policies that target high earners, banks, and luxury sectors?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Education › Niqāb
Should girls be allowed to wear the niqab or burka in Catholic Schools?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural and religious traditions |
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
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 |
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?
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
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?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe 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 |
Immigration › Immigrant Housing
Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe 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 |
Foreign Policy › EU Army
Do you support the creation of a European Army?
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes, but only for medical use |
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?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
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?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe 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?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Ireland be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › EU Federalism
Should the EU take steps towards a more federal structure, similar to the United States of America?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo, capture, interrogate, and imprison them instead |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
Foreign Policy › European Union Countries
Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?
Domestic Policy › Seanad Éireann Electoral System
Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe 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 |
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Ireland provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Ireland, have the right to vote?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
Elections › Voting Rights Abroad
Should Irish citizens, living abroad and in Northern Ireland, have the right to vote in presidential elections?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
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 |
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
Party influenceDecrease, to provide economic growth |
Foreign Policy › European Commission
Should the European Commission be dismantled?
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of the Dáil Éireann?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Education › Free Tuition Fees Scheme
Should the free tuition fees scheme be available to foreign students?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Northern Ireland Power Sharing
Should the power-sharing provincial government be restored in Northern Ireland?
the Environment › Fishing Rights
Should the EU impose stricter limitations on fishing quotas to preserve marine ecosystems?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Education › Student Exchange Programs
Do you support the increase of the EU budget for student exchange programs like Erasmus+?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
Crime › Free Legal Aid
Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
Elections › Seanad Éireann Referendum
Should the Seanad be abolished?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK
Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
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?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
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?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Elections › Elected Representatives
Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
the Environment › EU Energy Union
Should the EU create an energy union?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
Immigration › Migrant Children
Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Crime › EU Legal System Integration
Should the EU move towards a more integrated legal system with uniform civil and criminal laws across all member states?
Domestic Policy › Gambling
Should the government ban gambling?
Domestic Policy › Dáil Participation
Should elected Members of Parliament in Northern Ireland be able to sit and participate in the Dáil?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?
Party influenceYes, but with more transparency |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
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?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
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?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe 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?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Right to Repair
Should the EU enforce a universal right to repair for all electronic devices sold in its member states?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe 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)?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
the Economy › China Trade Rules
Should the EU impose strict trade rules on China in order to protect its economy?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseNo |
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
PM>PM Paul McAuliffe voterbaseYes |
