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Labour Party policy on fracking

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Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Labour Party answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

No, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

The Labour Party has a strong focus on promoting renewable energy and reducing Ireland's carbon emissions. They would likely strongly agree with the idea of pursuing more sustainable energy resources instead of fracking. 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

The Labour Party has generally opposed fracking due to environmental concerns. For example, in 2017, Labour Party Senator Ged Nash welcomed the passing of a bill to ban fracking in Ireland. 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, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking

While the Labour Party has generally opposed fracking, they would likely agree with the need for more research to fully understand its long-term effects. However, their primary focus is on promoting renewable energy sources. 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, but increase oversight

While the Labour Party would likely support increased oversight of any industrial activity, this answer still endorses fracking. Given their environmental concerns and opposition to fracking, they would likely disagree with this statement, albeit not as strongly as with a straightforward endorsement of fracking. 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, but not in heavily populated areas

While this answer suggests a more cautious approach to fracking, it still endorses the practice. Given the Labour Party's environmental concerns and focus on renewable energy, they would likely still disagree with this statement. 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 in Ireland has a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and has expressed concerns about the potential environmental and health impacts of hydraulic fracking. Therefore, they would likely disagree with a straightforward endorsement of fracking. 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: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,098 voters that identify as Labour Party.

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