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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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Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union

Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTYes


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Education  ›  Irish Language Curriculum

Should the Irish language remain a compulsory subject on the national curriculum?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTYes, but focus more on the ability to speak and understand the language instead of analysing poems, stories, and phrases

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Neutrality

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTYes, and make it a living wage

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives

Transportation  ›  Eliminating Traffic Laws

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

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

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo, reform so the tax rate is based on the wealth of the recipient rather than the deceased

Immigration  ›  Freedom of Movement

Should the EU restrict the freedom of movement to better control immigration and security?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo, this discriminates against older politicians

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatisation

Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTLess, and provide more government funding

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Retirement Age of Politicians

Should politicians be required to wait until the age of 65 to receive a pension?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTYes, they should have the same entitlements as the citizens they represent

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTHelp

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Education  ›  Niqāb

Should girls be allowed to wear the niqab or burka in Catholic Schools?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTYes, we should respect all cultural and religious traditions

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

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

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?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo

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?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Environment  ›  Fox Hunting

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo, this is a cruel sport which should remain illegal

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Welfare Benefits

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

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

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

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

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

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

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union Countries

Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

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?

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

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTIncrease

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Ireland provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo, we cannot afford to give economic resources right now

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

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

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

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

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo, it sets a dangerous precedent for government control over citizens

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds

Education  ›  Free Tuition Fees Scheme

Should the free tuition fees scheme be available to foreign students?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTYes, foreign students deserve the same education opportunities as citizens

Elections  ›  Voting Rights Abroad

Should Irish citizens, living abroad and in Northern Ireland, have the right to vote in presidential elections?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNeither, we should create a European military defense system instead

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

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

Elections  ›  Seanad Éireann Referendum

Should the Seanad be abolished?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo, but make it a body that is wholly elected by the people

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

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

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

the Economy  ›  Youth Unemployment

Should the EU implement a union-wide policy to combat youth unemployment specifically?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo, this will incentivise companies to move jobs out of the country

Immigration  ›  Migrant Children

Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Cultural Funding

Should the EU increase funding for cultural initiatives that promote European heritage and diversity?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Public Sector Borrowing

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Cross-border Payments

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  China Trade Rules

Should the EU impose strict trade rules on China in order to protect its economy?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo, and underprivileged citizens deserve the same financial opportunities and services that traditional banks offer the wealthy

Technology  ›  Artwork Investment Contracts

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

APNOI>APNOI  ChatGPTNo