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Fine Gael policy on government surveillance

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Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Fine Gael answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but only by court order

Fine Gael would likely strongly agree with monitoring by court order, as it balances the need for national security with the protection of individual privacy rights. This approach is consistent with their support for law enforcement and adherence to the rule of law. 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 agree

Yes, this is necessary to combat terrorism

Fine Gael has historically supported measures to combat terrorism and enhance national security. For example, they supported the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Act 2005, which allowed for increased surveillance powers to combat terrorism. 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

Yes, but only for those with criminal backgrounds

Fine Gael may support monitoring for those with criminal backgrounds as a means of ensuring public safety and preventing criminal activity. However, they have not explicitly advocated for this specific 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.

Agree

Yes

Fine Gael, as a center-right party, may lean towards supporting government monitoring for security purposes. However, they have not explicitly advocated for unrestricted monitoring of phone calls and emails. 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

No

Fine Gael has not taken a strong stance against government monitoring, and their focus on national security and law enforcement suggests they would not strongly support a complete ban on monitoring. 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

No, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

Fine Gael has not advocated for legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications. Their support for national security measures suggests they would not strongly support such legislation. 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

Fine Gael Party Voters’ Answer: No, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 740 voters that identify as Fine Gael.

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