Do you think it's important for a country to prioritize its own citizens' wellbeing over global cooperation, and why?

I would firmly believe that there’s both sides to this question. Like your country may have issues the other countries don’t so you do need to customise it up but cooperation should undergo as much as possible.

I believe each nation should prioritise its own citizen but show compassion to other nations

Yes, global cooperation is important. Look after whats at home before bending over for others

Yes the main priority should be of the people of the nation

Because your own citizens are the ones paying taxes and obeying your laws. If you don't care about them why should they continue to do either ?

Yes. Global corporations only care about profit. People governing a country should always put the welfare of their people first.

In general, I believe that everybody should be looked after, but Ireland has neglected its own people for too long. More housing should be made available, and Irish citizens should be given priority.

Most certainly, because international interests will inevitably not have our best interests at heart, only we can deliver for our people.

It depends on how and why. They should of course put the needs of their own citizens first (in keeping with advice on airlines to always put your own oxygen mask on first), but we don't live in a vacuum...

Yes because the citizens are the most important asset to the country. Global cooperation is important, but it won’t work unless the citizens are prioritised first.

Yes, they have a mandate to represent their citizens

I think a country’s citizens should be prioritised

If the citizens of a country are happy and well-cared for, the country will benefit more overall and will be able to cooperate better globally.

I think the country should focus on itself first but have an open friendly relationship with the outside world.

Yes, We are a community found with the same ideology. I believe if you don't like it you have the freedom to move away however if you do and want to make a change we should stick together.

Yes. I was forced to emigrate. I recieved little to no help from the state, having graduated with a degree I was left with no job opportunities. Instead we have prioritised importing migrants rather tha encouraging those who have left to return to their families, friends, and familiar society.

Yes, a governments number one priority should be its citizens. Global cooperation is secondary

We have to look after our own! Each and every country should look after their own first instead of detrimentally affecting the lives of their own citizens.

Yes. The Irish people’s well-being is taking a back seat to current governments open border policy

Global cooperation is important, but a government's main concern should be dealing with the issues of the people whom they are elected to represent

Absolutely I do a government party is elected by the people for the people to represent they're best interests at all cost not for the benefit of anyone else

It’s important to look after the Land because if we lose it’s history we will be letting our forefathers who spilt sweat, blood and tears for this country.

Countries should hold the wellbeing of their residents as priority in terms of housing, healthcare, education etc. Asylum seekers should be welcomed into the country and be given access to these basic needs where they have come from areas of conflict or extreme poverty. ‘Nationalism’ should strive for economic growth, however international cooperation is vital to this, and aid should be sent to areas in conflict.

Absolutely, on a larger scale it translates ro my answer about family. You cannot help everyone and many will take advantage of a good thing, it is the reality of the world.

I don't think it's as black and white as this statement lays out. Both are important. Citizens should be provided for while striving ti improve cooperation globally

No, we should prioritise our policy actions on where they will have the biggest positive impact. Regardless of whether that is Domestically or Internationally.

yes, because you need to look after your own before you give away funding to other people.

It should be balanced to give the nations people the best quality of life and opportunity while also cooperating with supranational organisation

I think in the world today we should work together while still having an identity but I don’t think it should be the main thing focused on

I think countries should prioritise it's own citizens but should not disregard other countries, other countries citizens or immigrants.

The citizens should always be top priority, and then anything after that