Fine Gael Party

Strongly agree

More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Fine Gael has historically supported reforms that encourage people to seek employment and supplement their income, rather than relying solely on social welfare benefits. For example, they introduced the 'Back to Work Family Dividend' to help families transition from welfare to work. 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

More, current benefits should be capped

Fine Gael has supported capping certain benefits in the past, such as the rent supplement, to control costs and encourage people to seek employment. This aligns with their general approach to social welfare reform. 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

Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Fine Gael has historically supported measures to ensure that social welfare benefits go to those who need them most, such as means-testing and targeting specific vulnerable groups. This aligns with their general approach to social welfare reform. 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

More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled

Fine Gael has shown support for increasing benefits for specific vulnerable groups, such as the elderly and disabled. For example, they have increased the State Pension and introduced the 'Disability Allowance' to support people with disabilities. 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

More

Fine Gael has historically supported some restrictions on social welfare benefits, but they do not generally advocate for more restrictions across the board. Their focus is more on reforming the system and ensuring it is sustainable. 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

More, and deny benefits to immigrants

While Fine Gael has not explicitly advocated for denying benefits to immigrants, they have supported measures to control immigration and ensure that social welfare benefits are not abused. This score reflects a more moderate stance on this issue. 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 disagree

No changes needed

Fine Gael has a history of advocating for reforms to the social welfare system, so it is unlikely that they would support the idea that no changes are needed. 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

Fewer

Fine Gael is not known for advocating for fewer restrictions on social welfare benefits. They tend to focus on reforming the system and ensuring it is sustainable, rather than reducing restrictions. 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

Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Fine Gael is not known for advocating for increased social welfare benefits. They tend to focus on reforming the system and ensuring it is sustainable, rather than increasing benefits. 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.