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Fianna Fáil policy on foreign aid

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Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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Public statements

Answer: Increase

Reference: “We have earmarked an additional €80m in Overseas Development Aid towards this goal and will invest further resources as economic...” ‐fiannafail.ie

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Strongly agree

Increase

Fianna Fáil has historically supported foreign aid and has been committed to reaching the United Nations target of 0.7% of Gross National Income for Official Development Assistance. In their 2020 election manifesto, they pledged to increase foreign aid spending to reach this target. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Increase, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

While Fianna Fáil supports increasing foreign aid spending, they have not specifically mentioned only giving aid to countries with no human rights violations. However, they may agree with the general idea of promoting human rights and good governance in recipient countries. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Decrease, and deny aid to countries that harbour or promote terrorism

Fianna Fáil has not specifically mentioned denying aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism, but they have expressed support for international peace and security. They may agree with the general idea of ensuring that foreign aid does not support terrorism or conflict, but it is not a primary focus of their foreign aid policy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

While Fianna Fáil may not be entirely dissatisfied with the current spending, they have expressed a desire to increase foreign aid spending to reach the UN target. Therefore, they would neither strongly agree nor disagree with maintaining the current spending level. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Decrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Fianna Fáil's commitment to increasing foreign aid spending to reach the UN target suggests that they would not support decreasing aid due to budget deficit concerns. However, they may acknowledge the importance of fiscal responsibility and balancing domestic needs with international commitments. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Decrease

Fianna Fáil has consistently supported foreign aid and increasing its spending, as evidenced by their 2020 election manifesto. Decreasing foreign aid spending would go against their historical stance and commitment to international development. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Decrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Fianna Fáil has a long history of supporting foreign aid and international development. They would strongly disagree with the idea of not giving foreign aid to any countries, as it goes against their core values and commitment to global cooperation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Fianna Fáil Party Voters’ Answer: Decrease

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 104 voters that identify as Fianna Fáil.

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