Fine Gael Party

Strongly agree

No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Fine Gael has shown support for increased funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation. For example, in their 2020 General Election Manifesto, they pledged to increase funding for mental health services, which includes addiction services. 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

No, and increase punishment for drug dealers

Fine Gael has traditionally taken a strong stance against drug dealers, supporting strong penalties for those involved in the drug trade. This aligns with their overall more conservative stance on drug issues. 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

No

Historically, Fine Gael has been more conservative on issues related to drug use and has not supported full decriminalization. However, this score is not a full 5 due to some shifts in recent years towards a more health-centered approach. 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

No, but decriminalise drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

Fine Gael has shown some openness to the medicinal use of certain drugs, such as cannabis. However, this does not extend to full decriminalization of these drugs. 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

No, we should pass tougher drug laws

While Fine Gael has not typically advocated for tougher drug laws, they have not supported full decriminalization either. Their stance tends to be more nuanced, focusing on prevention and treatment. 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

Yes, for most but not all drugs

Fine Gael's stance on this issue is complex. While they have not supported full decriminalization, there has been some support for a more health-centered approach to drug use, which could potentially include decriminalization of some drugs. 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

Yes

Fine Gael has not traditionally supported the full decriminalization of drug use. However, there have been some shifts in recent years, with some members expressing support for a more health-centered approach to drug use. 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

Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Fine Gael has not traditionally supported retroactive sentence reductions for drug offenses. Their focus has been more on prevention and treatment rather than decriminalization. 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.