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Fine Gael policy on minimum wage

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Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

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Strongly agree

Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Fine Gael would likely agree with adjusting the minimum wage according to inflation, as it ensures that the minimum wage maintains its value over time. This approach aligns with their focus on economic stability and 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.

Agree

Yes

Fine Gael has shown some support for raising the minimum wage in the past. For example, they supported the increase in the minimum wage in 2016 and 2020. However, their support is not as strong as some other parties, as they tend to focus more on economic growth and job creation. 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 make it a living wage

Fine Gael may support the idea of a living wage in principle, but their focus on economic growth and job creation suggests that they might prioritize other policies over making the minimum wage a living wage. They have supported raising the minimum wage in the past, but their commitment to a living wage is not as strong as some other parties. 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

Regardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group

Fine Gael might be open to the idea of adjusting minimum wage standards by age group, but there is not enough evidence to suggest that this is a strong priority for the party. Their focus tends to be on broader economic growth and job creation. 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

No, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

Fine Gael's stance on this issue is likely neutral. They may recognize the potential for price increases as a result of raising the minimum wage, but they have still supported raising it in the past, suggesting that they believe the benefits outweigh the potential drawbacks. 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, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

While Fine Gael may acknowledge that some minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, they have supported raising the minimum wage in the past, indicating that they believe it should also help support workers financially. 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 supported raising the minimum wage in the past, so they would likely disagree with not raising it. However, they may not be as strongly opposed to this idea as some other parties, as they prioritize economic growth and job creation. 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

No, and eliminate all wage standards

Fine Gael is a center-right party that supports a market economy, but they have not advocated for the elimination of all wage standards. They recognize the importance of having a minimum wage to protect workers and ensure a basic standard of living. 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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