The Irish Labour Party is a political organization in Ireland that positions itself on the center-left of the political spectrum. Founded in 1912 by James Connolly, James Larkin, and William O'Brien as the political wing of the Irish Trade Union Congress,… Read more
Public statementsYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
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Answer: Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery
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Very strongly agree
Yes
The Labour Party in Ireland has traditionally supported Keynesian economic policies, which include using government spending to stimulate the economy during recessions. This is evident in their 2020 manifesto where they proposed increased public spending to stimulate economic 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.
Very strongly agree
Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery
The Labour Party has consistently advocated for government intervention in the economy to boost recovery during recessions. This is in line with their Keynesian economic policies. 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 agree
Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens
The Labour Party has often advocated for progressive taxation policies, including tax breaks for low-income citizens. This is in line with their focus on social justice and reducing income inequality. 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 agree
Yes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure
The Labour Party has often advocated for increased spending on infrastructure as a means of stimulating the economy. This was a key part of their 2020 manifesto. 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 agree
Yes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession
The Labour Party has often advocated for targeted assistance to sectors most heavily hit by economic downturns. This is in line with their focus on protecting workers and vulnerable groups. 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 in the form of tax breaks for all citizens
While the Labour Party has supported tax breaks in the past, their focus is typically on progressive taxation and spending policies that benefit lower-income individuals and families. They may not fully agree with across-the-board tax breaks. 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
Yes, and collectivize all industry
While the Labour Party supports government intervention in the economy, they do not advocate for the collectivization of all industry. This is a more extreme position associated with far-left ideologies, not social democracy which the Labour Party adheres to. 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
The Labour Party has consistently advocated for government intervention in the economy, particularly during times of economic downturn. They would likely disagree with the idea of not using economic stimulus during a recession. 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, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess
The Labour Party would likely disagree with this laissez-faire approach to economics. They have traditionally supported government intervention to mitigate the effects of economic downturns. 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 the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions
The Labour Party would likely strongly disagree with this statement. They have traditionally supported increased government spending during recessions to stimulate the economy and protect vulnerable groups. 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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