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These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Irish [people] voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

EC>EC  ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes


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Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

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?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

EC>EC  ChatGPTLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, as long as treatment is not subsidized by the government

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

EC>EC  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Ireland transition to a four-day workweek?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

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?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current social welfare benefits?

EC>EC  ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

EC>EC  ChatGPTHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

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?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to Ireland be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

EC>EC  ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

EC>EC  ChatGPTIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the Dáil Éireann?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Ireland provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, I would prefer term limits instead

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should Irish citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in Ireland, have the right to vote?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?

EC>EC  ChatGPTDecrease

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

the Economy  ›  Decentralised Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

EC>EC  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, but the threshold should be much higher

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

EC>EC  ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts