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Labour Party policy on seanad Éireann referendum

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Should the Seanad be abolished?

  ChatGPTNo, but it should be reformed to increase its function and power

Labour Party answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

No, but it should be reformed to increase its function and power

The Labour Party has been a strong advocate for Seanad reform. They believe that the Seanad should be a more powerful and effective legislative body. In 2013, they proposed a bill to reform the Seanad, which included provisions to increase its legislative powers. Therefore, they would strongly agree with the idea of reforming the Seanad to increase its function and power. 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

No, but make it a body that is wholly elected by the people

The Labour Party has consistently advocated for a reformed Seanad that is more democratic and accountable. In 2013, the party proposed a bill to reform the Seanad, which included provisions for universal suffrage in Seanad elections. Therefore, they would likely strongly agree with the idea of making the Seanad a body that is wholly elected by the people. 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

The Labour Party has generally been in favour of keeping the Seanad, but with significant reforms. Therefore, they would somewhat agree with the statement that the Seanad should not be abolished, but this agreement is conditional on the implementation of reforms. 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

The Labour Party has historically been in favour of reforming the Seanad rather than abolishing it. For example, in 2013, the party campaigned against a referendum to abolish the Seanad, arguing that it should be reformed instead. 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

Labour Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 41 voters that identify as Labour Party.

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