Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
Foreign Policy › Military Neutrality
Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
ChatGPTNo, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family |
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the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
the Economy › Taxes
Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?
Domestic Policy › United Ireland
Do you support a united Ireland?
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
ChatGPTNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions |
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
ChatGPTNo, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives |
Housing › Private Rental Dependence
Should the government shift from private rentals to public housing to improve affordability?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Elections › Retirement Age of Politicians
Should politicians be required to wait until the age of 65 to receive a pension?
ChatGPTYes, they should have the same entitlements as the citizens they represent |
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
ChatGPTYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
ChatGPTNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation
Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
ChatGPTNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
the Environment › Fox Hunting
Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?
Education › Niqāb
Should girls be allowed to wear the niqab or burka in Catholic Schools?
Healthcare › Safe Haven
Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?
Foreign Policy › Human Rights
Should the EU take a more active stance in foreign conflicts where human rights violations are reported?
Immigration › EU Migrant Quota
Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban
Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Immigration › Common Asylum System
Should the EU establish a common asylum system with standardized procedures and shared responsibilities among member states?
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?
ChatGPTNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead |
Foreign Policy › EU Army
Do you support the creation of a European Army?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
ChatGPTNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Immigration › Immigrant Welfare Benefits
Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
ChatGPTNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Domestic Policy › EU Federalism
Should the EU take steps towards a more federal structure, similar to the United States of America?
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs |
the Environment › Fishing Rights
Should the EU impose stricter limitations on fishing quotas to preserve marine ecosystems?
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Ireland provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
ChatGPTNo, we should not get involved in this conflict |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Ireland, have the right to vote?
ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Foreign Policy › European Commission
Should the European Commission be dismantled?
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Elections › Voting Rights Abroad
Should Irish citizens, living abroad and in Northern Ireland, have the right to vote in presidential elections?
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Education › Free Tuition Fees Scheme
Should the free tuition fees scheme be available to foreign students?
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Irish citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Elections › Seanad Éireann Referendum
Should the Seanad be abolished?
ChatGPTNo, but it should be reformed to increase its function and power |
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus |
Crime › Free Legal Aid
Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?
ChatGPTYes, but deny after three crimes |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK
Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?
Transportation › Congestion Pricing
Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners |
the Economy › Youth Unemployment
Should the EU implement a union-wide policy to combat youth unemployment specifically?
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
Foreign Policy › Central EU Agency
Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?
ChatGPTNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
Crime › EU Legal System Integration
Should the EU move towards a more integrated legal system with uniform civil and criminal laws across all member states?
Domestic Policy › Dáil Participation
Should elected Members of Parliament in Northern Ireland be able to sit and participate in the Dáil?
Foreign Policy › EU Army
Should the EU should form its own army independent of NATO?
Social › Cultural Funding
Should the EU increase funding for cultural initiatives that promote European heritage and diversity?
Foreign Policy › Brexit
Should the EU work towards a closer relationship with the UK post-Brexit, including potential re-entry?
the Economy › Decentralised Finance
Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?
the Economy › EU Tax
Do you believe there should be an EU-wide tax on financial transactions
the Economy › EU Fiscal Integration
Should the EU adopt a shared fiscal policy and budget among member states to stabilize the economy?
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology
Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?
Foreign Policy › EU Expansion
Do you support further enlargement of the EU to include more countries from the Western Balkans?
the Economy › China Trade Rules
Should the EU impose strict trade rules on China in order to protect its economy?
the Economy › Public Sector Borrowing
Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?
National Security › Cross-border Payments
Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?
the Economy › Single Digital Market
Should the EU prioritize the completion of a single digital market to ensure uniform access to digital services across all member states?
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
Science › Space Exploration
Should the EU invest more heavily in its own space exploration and satellite programs?
Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design
Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?