Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Only if they have a criminal history, and even then they should be given treatment and a buffer to their benefits, so during treatment someone else who may need the benefits more are not put on a waiting list or flat out denied.

No, this will perpetuate drug dealing, as addicts may not want to go on the payment in fear of being identified as an addict.

Kind of! For long term benift recipients. Everyone should be given a year of benefits depending on the amount of years ant tax payed.

Testing needs to be done before getting social welfare benefits. If a person got a positive results then they should get treatment of 6 or 12 month period then they will be allowed to get social welfare benefits. Once that person qualified, government should do a random drug testing for 12 month period. then prepare them to get a job in ireland for 5 years. Also, all government employees and politicians needs to be tested for drugs, and other.

No, should all receipts be tested for drugs.

We need to reform this sector because its the case of medical treatment not for those who are using drugs on a recreational basis

No, drugs should be decriminalized

Yes, but provide treatment for those who want the help but reduce the benefits who doesn't want help

No, only if they have a violent drug related criminal record or have engaged in the illegal trafficking and/or distribution of drugs.

Yes, however if they test positive for marijuana there should be Jo negative repercussions

no and provide treatment for those testing positive

No, but if they are arrested in possession of, or selling drugs, their benefits should be cut. Repeat offenders should have their benefits terminated.

If a friend was denied welfare due to failing a drug test, what advice would you give them?

No, there should be no restrictions on welfare at all

How would you feel if you were required to pass a drug test to receive any kind of public assistance or benefit?

Do you think requiring drug tests for welfare recipients helps or harms children in those families?

Should public funds be used to support individuals who might be using them for drugs, or should those funds be redirected towards rehabilitation?

Imagine the government announced a policy that everyone, regardless of income, must pass a drug test to receive any government service. How would you react?

Can mandatory drug testing for welfare recipients be seen as a form of discrimination or is it justified accountability for public spending?

How might the requirement for drug testing affect the relationship between welfare recipients and the government?

If it was proven that drug testing welfare recipients doesn't save money, should the practice continue for other reasons or be stopped?

In what ways could the money used for drug testing welfare recipients be better spent to help those struggling with addiction?

Reflecting on the idea of privacy, should the government have the right to demand medical tests (like drug tests) from individuals receiving welfare?