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Fine Gael policy on government spending

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Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

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Agree

Yes

Fine Gael has historically supported fiscal responsibility and reducing the national debt. For example, during the financial crisis, they implemented austerity measures to reduce the deficit. However, their stance may not be as strong as it once was, given the current economic climate and the need for public spending in areas like healthcare and housing. 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, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Fine Gael has supported efforts to combat tax evasion, both domestically and within the European Union. They may see this as a more effective way to reduce the national debt than making cuts to public spending. 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, and increase taxes

Fine Gael may agree with this approach to some extent, as they have supported both reducing public spending and increasing taxes in the past. However, their primary focus is on fiscal responsibility and promoting economic growth, so they may not strongly advocate for both measures simultaneously. 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, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Fine Gael has shown some support for increasing taxes on large multinational corporations, particularly in the context of the European Union's efforts to address tax avoidance. However, their primary focus remains on fiscal responsibility and economic growth. 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, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Fine Gael is a center-right party, and while they may not be opposed to increasing taxes on the wealthy, it is not their primary focus. They have shown more interest in reducing public spending and promoting economic growth. 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, reduce the number of government officials instead

Fine Gael may support reducing the number of government officials as a means to reduce the national debt, but it is not a primary focus of their policy platform. They are more focused on fiscal responsibility and promoting economic growth. 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

Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

Fine Gael may support reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials as a means to reduce the national debt, but it is not a primary focus of their policy platform. They are more focused on fiscal responsibility and promoting economic growth. 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, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Fine Gael has implemented austerity measures in the past, which suggests that they believe cuts to public spending can be necessary to reduce the national debt. However, they may be more cautious about making cuts that could negatively affect the economy. 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

As mentioned earlier, Fine Gael has a history of supporting fiscal responsibility and reducing the national debt. They have implemented austerity measures in the past, which indicates that they would likely disagree with not making cuts to public spending. 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, reduce military spending instead

Ireland has a relatively small military budget, and Fine Gael has not shown a strong interest in reducing military spending as a means to reduce the national debt. Their focus has been more on fiscal responsibility and economic growth. 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

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

This answer is not applicable to the Irish context, as it refers to federal agencies in the United States. Fine Gael operates within the Irish political system, which does not have federal agencies. 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, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

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Reference: Analysis of answers from 355 voters that identify as Fine Gael.

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