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Spirit Airlines Flight Struck by Gunfire Near Haiti Amid Rising Gang Violence

A Spirit Airlines flight approaching Port-au-Prince, Haiti, was hit by gunfire, injuring a flight attendant and forcing the plane to divert to the Dominican Republic. The incident comes as the U.S. State Department warns of escalating gang violence in Haiti, which has led to increased risks for travelers.…

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Russia and China Unite to Counter US 'Containment' Strategy

Russia and China have reaffirmed their commitment to counter what they describe as a 'containment' strategy led by the United States. Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev emphasized the need for both nations to resist US efforts to limit their global influence. This comes amid growing…

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Israel Reports Progress in Lebanon Ceasefire Talks Amid Regional Tensions

Israel has announced progress in ceasefire negotiations with Lebanon, with Russia potentially playing a role in facilitating the talks. The discussions, mediated by the U.S., aim to halt ongoing hostilities, but Israel insists on guarantees that military operations can resume if the ceasefire is violated.…

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If the 2024 Dublin Central Dáil election were held today, which candidate would you vote for?

Mary Fitzpatrick

What is your top reason why you would NOT vote for Mary Fitzpatrick in the 2024 Dublin Central Dáil Election?

Fianna Fáil have spent too long in power doing nothing

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@9ZGLP6H answered…7hrs7H

If the 2024 Dublin Central Dáil election were held today, which candidate would you vote for?

Mary Fitzpatrick

What is your top reason why you would NOT vote for Mary Fitzpatrick in the 2024 Dublin Central Dáil Election?

Not enough on the ground experience with the issues she's involved in. Being a director is a detached position.

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@9ZGJ7WZ answered…10hrs10H

If the 2024 Dublin Central Dáil election were held today, which candidate would you vote for?

Mary Fitzpatrick

What is your top reason why you would NOT vote for Mary Fitzpatrick in the 2024 Dublin Central Dáil Election?

Want another party to represent Ireland besides the current. Align myself more with left wing politics.

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@ISIDEWITH submitted…15hrs15H

Marco Rubio Poised to Lead Trump’s Foreign Policy as Secretary of State

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@9ZGLBG6 answered…7hrs7H

Should water charges be abolished? Domestic water charges were introduced in 2015 for Irish homes that are connected to a public water supply or to public waste…

You should be charged on the electricity used to pump/deliver the water to your house, not on the water itself.

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Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

In a domestic setting it should be quite strict but applying restrictions commercially is not foreseeably viable

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Should the EU should form its own army independent of NATO?

An EU army ensures that Ireland along with other EU nations can determine military policy without influence from other nations with differing needs and policies…

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Should there be a minimum corporate tax rate set across the EU to avoid tax competition between member states?

No, corporation tax is very important for us competitively

@9ZH4C5N answered…7mins7m

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Taxes should be raised for the richer end of the income brackets and remove any tax loopholes for large corporations while reducing taxes for lower income earne…

@9ZH47J4 answered…9mins9m

Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?

If the accused cannot afford their own lawyer, then absolutely. Everyone should have the right to counsel, whether previously convicted of a crime or not.

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Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, both invest in specific facilities for families, and separate facilities/rehabilitation centres for those who might suffer from addiction (drugs, alcohol,…

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

Yes, higher density housing in high rise form, but limit size in accord to existing urban environment.

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

Yes, but only for large scale corporations and foreign investors that could overfish our waters.

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

Closer relationship, yes, but not with the idea of re-entry.

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Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

When artificial intelligence can fo a better job then people, yes. Not before then.

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Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

No, if someone is from a dangerous country it is likely they were in danger there themselves and require asylum. However, these individuals should receive backg…

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

No, but media literacy should be a mandatory subject in the education system to allow people to decode the information better

@9ZH3TJ9 answered…16mins16m

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

They should just improve public transportation instead

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What is your stance on abortion? Abortion is a medical procedure resulting in the termination of a human pregnancy and death of a fetus. Abortion was banned in …

Pro-choice but put a cap on the amount of abortions one person can have. It should be taught in schools that it is not a contraceptive.

@9ZH34NM answered…33mins33m

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

If you mean a Bus then yes if you mean taxis small capacity vehicles no

@9ZH2ZM3 answered…35mins35m

If the 2024 Laois-Offaly Dáil election were held today, which candidate would you vote for?

Carol Nolan

@9ZH2W7G answered…37mins37m

Should the EU should form its own army independent of NATO?

EU should fund strengthening of NATO away from US dependency

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