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Fine Gael policy on mandatory vaccinations

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Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “Fine Gael Cork based Senator, Tim Lombard, has called for the Meningitis B vaccine programme, introduced in October 2016, to be ...” ‐finegael.ie

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Strongly agree

Yes

Fine Gael, as a center-right party, generally supports public health measures and has implemented vaccination programs in the past. However, there might be some room for exceptions based on individual circumstances. 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, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Fine Gael would likely agree with this statement, as they have supported vaccination programs in the past and recognize the importance of protecting vulnerable populations, such as young children who cannot yet be vaccinated. 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, but require vaccination in order to attend public school

Fine Gael might agree with requiring vaccinations for attending public schools as a compromise, ensuring public health while respecting individual choices outside of public institutions.

Agree

Yes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines

Fine Gael might agree with allowing exceptions for religious beliefs, as they have shown some willingness to accommodate religious beliefs in other areas, such as education. However, this might not be their primary stance on the 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.

Agree

Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

While Fine Gael would likely prioritize vaccinations for deadly contagious diseases, they might also support vaccinations for other preventable diseases to maintain overall public health. 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, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead

Although Fine Gael might support public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits of vaccines, they would likely still advocate for mandatory vaccinations to ensure public health and safety. 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, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children

Fine Gael might not support holding parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children, as this could be seen as too harsh and punitive. They would likely prefer to focus on preventive measures, such as vaccinations. 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

Fine Gael has historically supported vaccination programs and public health initiatives, so they would likely disagree with not requiring vaccinations for preventable diseases. 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

Regardless, this should be decided at the state level

Ireland is a unitary state, and decisions regarding public health and vaccinations are made at the national level. Fine Gael would not support this being decided at the state level, as it is not applicable to the Irish political system. 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, but only for deadly contagious diseases

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 5,102 voters that identify as Fine Gael.

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