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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?

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

PP>PP  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?

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

PP>PP  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?

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples


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Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

PP>PP  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?

PP>PP  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?

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

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

PP>PP  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?

PP>PP  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?

PP>PP  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?

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

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

PP>PP  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?

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

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

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

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

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

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

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

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

PP>PP  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?

PP>PP  ChatGPTHelp

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

PP>PP  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?

PP>PP  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?

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

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

PP>PP  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?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

PP>PP  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?

PP>PP  ChatGPTIncrease

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?

PP>PP  ChatGPTDecrease

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

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