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Fine Gael policy on retirement age of politicians

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Should politicians be required to wait until the age of 65 to receive a pension?

  ChatGPTNo, provide tax incentives to low-cost housing developers instead

Fine Gael answer is based on the following data:

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Agree

No, provide tax incentives to low-cost housing developers instead

Fine Gael has a history of supporting measures to increase housing affordability, including tax incentives for developers. While this doesn't directly relate to the question of politicians' pensions, it is in line with the party's general policy positions. 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, they should have the same entitlements as the citizens they represent

Fine Gael might agree with this statement to some extent, as they have often advocated for fairness and equality. However, they have not explicitly stated a position on this specific 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.

Neutral

No

As mentioned, Fine Gael has not explicitly stated a position on this issue. They might see the value in compensating politicians for their service regardless of age, but they also might support measures that reduce government 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.

Neutral

Yes

Fine Gael has not explicitly stated a position on this issue. However, as a centre-right party, they generally support fiscal responsibility and might be open to measures that reduce government spending. On the other hand, they might also see the value in compensating politicians for their service regardless of age. 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 deny pensions for politicians that are voted out of office

Fine Gael, as a party that has been in government and opposition, would likely disagree with this statement. Denying pensions to politicians who are voted out of office could be seen as punitive and not in line with the party's general principles of fairness. 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: Yes, they should have the same entitlements as the citizens they represent

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 316 voters that identify as Fine Gael.

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