Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
Public statementsPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child |
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?
Foreign Policy › European Union
Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
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Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
Education › Irish Language Curriculum
Should the Irish language remain a compulsory subject on the national curriculum?
Foreign Policy › Military Neutrality
Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
the Economy › Budget Surplus Spending
Should a budget surplus fund tax cuts, cost-of-living support, and public services?
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
ChatGPTYes, assuming checks and balances are in place |
the Economy › Social Housing
Should funding for social housing be increased?
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission |
Foreign Policy › Israel Trade Suspension
Should the government suspend trade with Israel due to the Israel-Hamas conflict?
Education › Tuition Fees
Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?
Public statementsNo, but they should be reduced |
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
the Economy › Childcare Fee Cap
Should the government cap childcare fees to improve affordability?
the Economy › Taxes
Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?
Public statementsNo, but lower taxes for the poor |
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
Domestic Policy › United Ireland
Do you support a united Ireland?
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician who has been formerly convicted of a crime be allowed to run for office?
ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
ChatGPTYes, but only for large international corporations |
Immigration › EU Migrant Quota
Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?
Housing › Private Rental Dependence
Should the government shift from private rentals to public housing to improve affordability?
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
ChatGPTNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?
ChatGPTNo, but increase the tax-free allowance |
Immigration › Freedom of Movement
Should the EU restrict the freedom of movement to better control immigration and security?
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should Ireland transition to a four-day workweek?
ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders |
the Economy › Water Charges
Should water charges be abolished?
the Environment › Greenhouse Emissions
Should the EU cut greenhouse emissions to net-zero by 2050?
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
ChatGPTYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation
Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?
ChatGPTLess, and provide more government funding |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics |
Foreign Policy › United States of Europe
Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?
Housing › Vulture Funds
Should investment funds be banned from bulk-buying residential housing estates?
ChatGPTYes, but only ban them from buying existing estates, not financing new builds |
Elections › Retirement Age of Politicians
Should politicians be required to wait until the age of 65 to receive a pension?
ChatGPTNo, provide tax incentives to low-cost housing developers instead |
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
the Economy › Tax on Wealthy and Corporations
Do you support tax policies that target high earners, banks, and luxury sectors?
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
Healthcare › NHS Healthcare System
Should Ireland adopt a public healthcare system similar to the NHS in Britain?
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current social welfare benefits?
ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
Foreign Policy › Human Rights
Should the EU take a more active stance in foreign conflicts where human rights violations are reported?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Education › Niqāb
Should girls be allowed to wear the niqab or burka in Catholic Schools?
Party’s support baseYes, we should respect all cultural and religious traditions |
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?
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
ChatGPTNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
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?
Immigration › Immigrant Housing
Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?
Public statementsNo, we should pass tougher drug laws |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Ireland raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
ChatGPTMaintain the current rate |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Immigration › Common Asylum System
Should the EU establish a common asylum system with standardized procedures and shared responsibilities among member states?
Immigration › Immigrant Welfare Benefits
Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?
ChatGPTYes, as long as they are working and paying taxes |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
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?
ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive |
the Environment › Fox Hunting
Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?
Healthcare › Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth
Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media |
Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions
Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
Foreign Policy › EU Army
Do you support the creation of a European Army?
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
Domestic Policy › EU Federalism
Should the EU take steps towards a more federal structure, similar to the United States of America?
Housing › Citizen Housing Priority
Should Irish citizens be legally prioritized over immigrants and asylum seekers for social housing and emergency accommodation?
ChatGPTNo, housing is a fundamental human right that must be allocated strictly based on immediate need |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Ireland be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
Domestic Policy › Seanad Éireann Electoral System
Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?
Public statementsNo, but there should be a significant majority of Senators who are directly elected through universal suffrage. |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners currently residing in Ireland have the right to vote?
ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Ireland increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs |
Foreign Policy › European Union Countries
Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?
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?
ChatGPTNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Ireland provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid |
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Housing › Constitutional Right to Housing
Should the right to housing be enshrined in the Constitution?
ChatGPTNo, do not erode private property rights to cover for government failure |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
ChatGPTNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
Public statementsYes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Science › Lab Grown Meat
Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
Foreign Policy › European Commission
Should the European Commission be dismantled?
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
Education › Free Tuition Fees Scheme
Should the free tuition fees scheme be available to foreign students?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Public statementsIncrease |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
ChatGPTNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial |
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus |
Elections › Voting Rights Abroad
Should Irish citizens, living abroad and in Northern Ireland, have the right to vote in presidential elections?
Education › Student Exchange Programs
Do you support the increase of the EU budget for student exchange programs like Erasmus+?
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
Public statementsDecrease, to provide economic growth |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be expected to learn the official language of their new country?
ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
ChatGPTYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of the Dáil Éireann?
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?
Public statementsIncrease |
the Environment › Fishing Rights
Should the EU impose stricter limitations on fishing quotas to preserve marine ecosystems?
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Crime › Free Legal Aid
Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?
ChatGPTYes, but deny after three crimes |
Domestic Policy › Northern Ireland Power Sharing
Should the power-sharing provincial government be restored in Northern Ireland?
Public statementsYes, but the present parliamentary system is in need of reform. |
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
Foreign Policy › Backstop
Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?
ChatGPTYes, keep the EU bloc’s single market and its customs union |
Infrastructure › Constitutional Water Ownership
Should public ownership of the water supply be enshrined in the Irish Constitution?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
the Economy › Corporate Taxation
Should there be a minimum corporate tax rate set across the EU to avoid tax competition between member states?
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Governance › Citizens' Assembly Mandates
Should the government be legally bound to hold a national referendum on any constitutional changes recommended by a Citizens' Assembly?
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK
Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?
Infrastructure › Dublin MetroLink
Should the Dublin MetroLink project proceed immediately despite spiraling costs and local objections?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Foreign Policy › EU Army
Should the EU should form its own army independent of NATO?
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
Housing › State Construction Company
Should the government establish a state-owned construction company to build public housing?
ChatGPTNo, a state agency would be a bureaucratic nightmare; cut red tape for private builders instead |
the Economy › Trade Ethics
Do you support the negotiation of trade agreements that include strict labor and environmental standards?
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
the Environment › EU Energy Union
Should the EU create an energy union?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
Elections › Seanad Éireann Referendum
Should the Seanad be abolished?
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers |
Housing › Derelict Property Seizure
Should the government forcibly seize long-term derelict residential properties from private owners?
ChatGPTYes, but owners must be fully compensated at market value via a Compulsory Purchase Order |
Housing › Rural One-Off Housing
Should the government ban the construction of new individual houses in the countryside to prevent urban sprawl?
the Economy › Youth Unemployment
Should the EU implement a union-wide policy to combat youth unemployment specifically?
Crime › EU Legal System Integration
Should the EU move towards a more integrated legal system with uniform civil and criminal laws across all member states?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Irish citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Housing › Defective Concrete Redress
Should the state cover 100% of the rebuilding costs for all homes affected by defective concrete blocks (Mica), regardless of the final bill?
ChatGPTYes, but the government must recoup the money through heavy levies on the construction and banking sectors. |
the Economy › Energy Independence
Should the EU prioritize achieving complete energy independence from non-EU countries?
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
Elections › Elected Representatives
Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?
ChatGPTNo, this would give too much political power to a small number of representatives |
Domestic Policy › Gambling
Should the government ban gambling?
ChatGPTYes, and we should increase funding for addiction treatement |
the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?
Public statementsYes, but with more transparency |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Immigration › Migrant Children
Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?
Crime › Income-Based Traffic Fines
Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?
Technology › Government AI Audits
Should government AI be publicly auditable?
ChatGPTYes, but security systems can be exempt |
Domestic Policy › Dáil Participation
Should elected Members of Parliament in Northern Ireland be able to sit and participate in the Dáil?
Public statementsNo, but there should be a representative role for Irish citizens living abroad and in Northern Ireland within a reformed Seanad. |
Foreign Policy › Central EU Agency
Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
Social › Cultural Funding
Should the EU increase funding for cultural initiatives that promote European heritage and diversity?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
ChatGPTYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
Social › Misgendering
Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
ChatGPTNo, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps |
Foreign Policy › Brexit
Should the EU work towards a closer relationship with the UK post-Brexit, including potential re-entry?
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities |
the Economy › EU Fiscal Integration
Should the EU adopt a shared fiscal policy and budget among member states to stabilize the economy?
the Economy › EU Tax
Do you believe there should be an EU-wide tax on financial transactions
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
Healthcare › Religious Hospital Ownership
Should religious orders be banned from owning state-funded hospitals?
ChatGPTNo, strict legal contracts can guarantee clinical independence without seizing property |
Elections › Elect Commission President
Should the President of the European Commission be directly elected?
ChatGPTNo, and elections would politicize a neutral executive |
Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets
Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
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?
ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralised protocol |
Housing › Vacant Home Tax
Should the government penalize owners of empty homes with a special tax?
ChatGPTYes, but target corporate speculators, not individual families. |
Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology
Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
ChatGPTNo, unless the transaction is considered income |
Governance › Defunding Advocacy NGOs
Should the government cut state funding to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that actively lobby or campaign on political issues?
ChatGPTNo, the government relies on their crucial social research and advocacy to draft effective legislation |
Social › EU Abortion Access
Should abortion access be guaranteed EU-wide?
ChatGPTYes, but healthcare delivery remains national |
Governance › Defamation Law Reform
Should Ireland's strict defamation laws be relaxed to make it harder for individuals to sue the media for libel?
ChatGPTYes, and we must abolish defamation juries to stop the unpredictable payouts bankrupting publishers |
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
Foreign Policy › Shannon Airport Military Use
Should the U.S. military be allowed to use Shannon Airport for transit?
ChatGPTYes, but strictly for refueling and non-combat missions |
the Economy › Apple Tax Windfall
Should the €14 billion Apple tax windfall be spent immediately on housing and infrastructure?
ChatGPTYes, but put a portion into the rainy day fund |
Foreign Policy › Defense Debt Exemptions
Should defense spending be exempt from debt limits?
ChatGPTYes, but exemptions should be temporary |
Domestic Policy › Nightlife Licensing Hours
Should nightclubs and bars be allowed to serve alcohol until 6 a.m.?
ChatGPTYes, revitalize the night-time economy and modernize our archaic licensing laws |
Domestic Policy › Hate Speech Legislation
Should it be a criminal offense to possess "hateful" material on personal devices, even if it has not been shared?
ChatGPTYes, but only if there is clear proof of intent to distribute it to others |
Education › Smartphone Ban in Schools
Should the government ban students from using smartphones during school hours?
ChatGPTYes, but allow exceptions for teacher-approved educational tasks |
Governance › Directly Elected Mayors
Should all major cities have a directly elected mayor with executive powers?
ChatGPTYes, cities need accountable leaders with real executive power to solve local crises like housing and transport |
Immigration › Offshore Asylum Processing
Should Ireland pay non-EU countries to house and process asylum seekers while their applications are pending?
Healthcare › State-Funded IVF Expansion
Should the government provide fully state-funded IVF treatments for all citizens regardless of relationship status or age?
ChatGPTNo, the current scheme of limited public funding based on strict medical eligibility criteria is perfectly balanced |
Healthcare › Public Hospital Private Care
Should private healthcare patients be banned from receiving expedited treatment in publicly funded hospitals?
ChatGPTYes, but only after fully implementing Sláintecare reforms to build enough capacity for the increased public demand |
Foreign Policy › Triple Lock Mechanism
Should the deployment of Irish troops on peacekeeping missions require a United Nations mandate?
ChatGPTYes, the UN mandate is the essential cornerstone that safeguards our traditional military neutrality. |
Foreign Policy › Expel Israeli Ambassador
Should the government expel the Israeli ambassador to Ireland over the ongoing conflict in Gaza?
Foreign Policy › EU Military Force
Should the EU create a rapid-response military force?
ChatGPTYes, but national forces should remain primary |
Foreign Policy › End Foreign Policy Veto
Should foreign policy move to majority voting?
ChatGPTYes, but security matters may need exceptions |
Crime › Dedicated Transport Police
Should a specific police force be created to patrol public transport networks?
ChatGPTNo, we should deploy more regular Gardaí rather than creating a new expensive bureaucracy |
Crime › Arming the Gardaí
Should all uniformed members of the police force (An Garda Síochána) be armed with firearms?
ChatGPTNo, firearms should be restricted to specialized squads like the Armed Support Unit |
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
Education › Smartphone Ban in Schools
Should the government ban students from using smartphones during the school day?
ChatGPTYes, but keep them in lockers for use in emergencies |
Immigration › Asylum Center Veto
Should local communities have the power to veto the placement of asylum seekers in their neighborhoods?
Education › Religious School Patronage
Should the Catholic Church be removed as the patron of state-funded primary schools?
ChatGPTNo, simply build secular schools where parents request them. |
Social › Greyhound Racing Subsidies
Should the government abolish state funding for the commercial greyhound racing industry?
ChatGPTNo, the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund is a vital rural economic stimulus that pays for itself in tax revenue |
Domestic Policy › Rule-of-Law Funding
Should EU funds be withheld over rule-of-law violations?
ChatGPTYes, but safeguards should protect citizens |
Education › Sex Education Opt-Outs
Should parents be allowed to remove their children from sex education classes that cover LGBTQ+ relationships and gender identity?
ChatGPTNo, every child has a right to factual health education regardless of their parents' views |
Social › Banning Dangerous Dog Breeds
Should the government ban the ownership and breeding of dog breeds deemed dangerous, such as the XL Bully?
ChatGPTNo, mandate strict training and muzzles instead of enforcing a blanket ban |
Foreign Policy › EU Expansion
Do you support further enlargement of the EU to include more countries from the Western Balkans?
Elections › Article 7 Sanctions
Should Article 7 sanctions be easier to trigger?
ChatGPTYes, but sanctions should target governments, not citizens |
Immigration › Birthright Citizenship
Should children born in this country to foreign parents automatically be granted citizenship?
ChatGPTYes, but only if at least one parent is a legal resident. |
Crime › Special Criminal Court
Should the government abolish the non-jury Special Criminal Court?
Transportation › Dublin Airport Cap
Should the passenger cap at Dublin Airport be lifted to allow for more flights?
ChatGPTYes, Ireland is an island nation and suppressing connectivity destroys our competitiveness |
the Economy › Public Sector Borrowing
Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?
Social › Women in the Home Clause
Should the Irish Constitution be amended to remove the clause that recognizes a woman's life and duties within the home?
ChatGPTYes, this sexist 1930s relic has no place in a modern egalitarian society |
the Economy › Corporate Tax Competition
Should the EU ban tax incentives to attract corporations?
ChatGPTNo, and economic policy should remain national |
Domestic Policy › Gaeltacht Housing Restrictions
Should planning permission for new homes in Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) areas be legally restricted to fluent Irish speakers?
ChatGPTYes, but only for new builds to avoid strict linguistic gatekeeping on existing homes |
Transportation › E-Scooter Bans
Should the government ban privately owned e-scooters from all public roads and footpaths?
Education › Co-Educational Schools Mandate
Should the government mandate that all publicly funded schools become co-educational?
ChatGPTNo, parents must retain the fundamental right to choose the best educational environment for their children |
the Environment › Building Renovation Mandates
Should energy renovations be mandatory?
ChatGPTYes, but financial aid must accompany mandates |
the Environment › Peatland Rewetting
Should the government mandate the rewetting of drained peatlands to combat climate change?
ChatGPTYes, provided that farmers are fully compensated for the loss of productive agricultural land |
the Environment › Nitrates Derogation
Should Irish farmers be allowed to exceed standard EU fertilizer limits?
ChatGPTYes, removing it forces a massive herd cull and decimates the dairy industry. |
the Environment › Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Should Ireland build import terminals for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)?
ChatGPTYes, but only if state-owned and restricted to emergency use |
National Security › Facial Recognition Ban
Should facial recognition be banned in public spaces?
ChatGPTNo, but strict oversight is required |
National Security › Undersea Cable Defense
Should Ireland rapidly expand its naval fleet to protect transatlantic undersea data cables from Russian sabotage?
ChatGPTYes, 75% of northern hemisphere cables run through Irish waters, making our undefended coast a massive blind spot for European security |
Social › Minimum Alcohol Pricing
Should the government enforce a mandatory minimum price for all alcohol sales?
Social › Under-16 Social Media Ban
Should it be illegal for children under 16 to have social media accounts?
ChatGPTYes, protect children from online predators, bullying, and harmful content |
Immigration › Frontex Expansion
Should Frontex be expanded?
ChatGPTYes, but human rights oversight is essential |
Immigration › EU Asylum Processing
Should asylum applications be processed at the EU level?
ChatGPTYes, but member states must retain oversight |
the Economy › EU Deposit Insurance
Should the EU create shared bank deposit insurance?
ChatGPTYes, but strict banking rules must apply first |
the Economy › Data Center Moratorium
Should the government ban the construction of new data centers?
ChatGPTNo, a ban would drive away foreign investment and tech jobs. |
the Environment › Wolf Reintroduction
Should the government reintroduce wolves into the wild to restore natural ecosystems?
ChatGPTNo, they pose an unacceptable threat to livestock and the livelihoods of farmers |
the Environment › Wind Farm Objections
Should local communities be allowed to block the construction of wind farms in their area?
ChatGPTNo, national energy security takes priority over local complaints. |
the Environment › Sale of Turf
Should the government ban the commercial sale of turf?
ChatGPTNo, we cannot criminalize a tradition that keeps the elderly warm in winter |
the Environment › Nuclear Green Status
Should nuclear power be classified as “green”?
Religion › The Angelus Broadcast
Should the national broadcaster (RTÉ) stop airing the Angelus bells before the evening news?
ChatGPTNo, it is a harmless cultural tradition that offers a moment of calm reflection. |
the Economy › Renegotiating Foreign Debt
Should Ireland renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?
Domestic Policy › Right to Repair
Should the EU enforce a universal right to repair for all electronic devices sold in its member states?
the Economy › China Trade Rules
Should the EU impose strict trade rules on China in order to protect its economy?
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)?
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Governance › Government Decentralization
Should the government forcibly relocate state agencies and government departments out of Dublin to regional towns?
ChatGPTYes, but only through voluntary worker relocation, rather than forced moves that bleed experienced staff |
Technology › Platform Interoperability
Should social media platforms be interoperable?
ChatGPTYes, but safety standards must be enforced |
the Economy › EU Capital Market Union
Should the EU create a capital market union?
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
the Economy › Single Digital Market
Should the EU prioritize the completion of a single digital market to ensure uniform access to digital services across all member states?
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
Science › Space Exploration
Should the EU invest more heavily in its own space exploration and satellite programs?
Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
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?
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design
Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?
