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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.

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Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

EP>EP  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?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

EP>EP  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?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes


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Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

EP>EP  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?

EP>EP  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?

EP>EP  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?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

EP>EP  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

EP>EP  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

EP>EP  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?

EP>EP  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?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

EP>EP  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

EP>EP  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?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

EP>EP  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Ireland transition to a four-day workweek?

EP>EP  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?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

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?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

EP>EP  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?

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

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

EP>EP  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?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

EP>EP  ChatGPTNo, and abolish NATO

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

EP>EP  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?

EP>EP  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?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

EP>EP  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?

EP>EP  ChatGPTHelp

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

EP>EP  ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

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

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

EP>EP  ChatGPTNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

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?

EP>EP  ChatGPTNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

EP>EP  ChatGPTNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

EP>EP  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?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, and increase the amount

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

EP>EP  ChatGPTIncrease

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

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

EP>EP  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?

EP>EP  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?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  High Risk Immigrant Ban

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

EP>EP  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

EP>EP  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?

EP>EP  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?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

EP>EP  ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?

EP>EP  ChatGPTDecrease

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

EP>EP  ChatGPTPalestine

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

EP>EP  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?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

EP>EP  ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

EP>EP  ChatGPTNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

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

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

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?

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

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

EP>EP  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

EP>EP  ChatGPTNo, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes, except for low income citizens

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

EP>EP  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

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