Do you support a universal basic income program?

Yes, only to be received as a top up only by those who earn below the basic income, sufficient to cover basics

Yes, but not for everyone. There should be a critical level of income defined, below this level, people should be entitled to basic income to prevent them from falling further behind. The point of this should be to place a limit on how poor people can become so that they don’t become homeless.

Yes, but there should be restrictions on how much someone can receive and qualifications to get more, if one is a contributing member to society and works they should receive more

Should not be provided for no reason but in cases such as stay at home mothers or those who are unable to work etc

No, only families/ individuals that are failing to meet paying for their basic necessities should be given a supplementary basic income.

Yes but only for those who have paid enough tax and rates into the country. Those that don't should not avail until they've inputted enough to be contributional.

Yes, but only if it's the only thing that the state invest on.

No, companies should raise the national minimum wage and adjust it according to inflation and invest in important areas that are problematic in Ireland compared with the rest of EU countries, such as health, transportation, housing, childcare and environment.

Yes, but only after successful experimentation with said program (e.g a test in a local community)

Yes for everyone with a wage under 100k

Yes, but it should be restricted to necessary items only

They will enforce a new world order hello communism roll on UN 2030

This should be means tested

Needs further consideration and piloting. In theory, fantastic idea, but may have unforeseen consequences in terms of inflation etc.

No, government should focus on making work pay better wages and improving social services instead

Yes, but only for those earning under median income.

A form of it should be introduced but some people are so rich they don’t need it

No, but make the minimum wage match the living wage.

Yes but only if your income drops below a certain level

No but I support jobseekers benefit

Yes, everyone should be able to have a basic level of income that covers housing, food, medical care in the area they live. Above this, individuals should have to work to acquire other needs/desires.

No, but unemployment benefits should be more sufficient and more should be done to help the unemployed gain work again.

No, I support more radical anti capitalism plans like a universal salary that first gets rid of the idea of profit and allows all to live decently. (if thats what universal basic income is, then yes)

No but the minimum wage should be increased

Yes, but linked to the PSC card with limits on what it can be spent on

More research is required to gauge its effectiveness

i’m unsure

means tested UBI

Not yet but within the next few decades

Yes, but something like a card with strict limits on what it can be used for

Yes but if you do not prevent prices to go up they inflation will catch up and the universal basic income will be useless...

Yes, but in the form of a card or something that can only be used for necessities

I believe a social security net is vital in any society and that what you receive should be means tested however UBI encourages state dependence on too big a scale.

Yes but Unless there is enough social housing available to meet the demand, a UBI will just worsen the housing crisis

I think it should be more in the form of a card that can only be used for essential services

How fair is it to fund a universal income with taxes, and would it affect your view on how hard you should work or how much you should earn?

Could the promise of a universal basic income encourage innovation and risk-taking among young people, and if so, how?

Reflect on the roles of tradition and adaptability in society: would a guaranteed income represent progress or dependence?

Do you believe humans are motivated to work solely by money, or do we seek deeper meaning in our careers?

Without the fear of financial instability, what dreams or projects would you pursue that you might not feel able to currently?

Can a monthly sum of money improve happiness and if so, would it change the aspects of life you currently find most fulfilling?

How might receiving a steady, no-strings-attached income impact your ambitions and career choices?

Imagine a society where your basic needs were met without working; what positive and negative effects do you think this might have on your community?

If you were guaranteed a basic income, how would you spend your additional free time or would it change at all?

How would the knowledge that everyone in your school receives a small income change the dynamics of your friendships and collaborations?