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PBB Solidarity platform and policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Irish [people] voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union

Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

PS>PS  ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services


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Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Neutrality

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

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?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

the Economy  ›  Social Housing

Should funding for social housing be increased?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  NHS Healthcare System

Should Ireland adopt a public healthcare system similar to the NHS in Britain?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  Irish Language Curriculum

Should the Irish language remain a compulsory subject on the national curriculum?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  United Ireland

Do you support a united Ireland?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Education  ›  Tuition Fees

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

Foreign Policy  ›  United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatisation

Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?

PS>PS  ChatGPTLess, and provide more government funding

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

PS>PS  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Elections  ›  Retirement Age of Politicians

Should politicians be required to wait until the age of 65 to receive a pension?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, they should have the same entitlements as the citizens they represent

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Ireland transition to a four-day workweek?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

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?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current social welfare benefits?

PS>PS  ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Fox Hunting

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo, reform so the tax rate is based on the wealth of the recipient rather than the deceased

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, and lower the cap to 20%

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo

Education  ›  Niqāb

Should girls be allowed to wear the niqab or burka in Catholic Schools?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

PS>PS  ChatGPTHelp

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Foreign Policy  ›  Backstop

Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Welfare Benefits

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

PS>PS  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union Countries

Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to Ireland be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Seanad Éireann Electoral System

Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Domestic Policy  ›  Northern Ireland Power Sharing

Should the power-sharing provincial government be restored in Northern Ireland?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

PS>PS  ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Elections  ›  Seanad Éireann Referendum

Should the Seanad be abolished?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the Dáil Éireann?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

PS>PS  ChatGPTIncrease

Education  ›  Free Tuition Fees Scheme

Should the free tuition fees scheme be available to foreign students?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, foreign students deserve the same education opportunities as citizens

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Ireland provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

PS>PS  ChatGPTDecrease, but only on food and medicine

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should Irish citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

Elections  ›  Voting Rights Abroad

Should Irish citizens, living abroad and in Northern Ireland, have the right to vote in presidential elections?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in Ireland, have the right to vote?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?

PS>PS  ChatGPTDecrease

Immigration  ›  Migrant Children

Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Free Legal Aid

Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, but deny after three crimes

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Elections  ›  Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo, this would give too much political power to a small number of representatives

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, but only for cryptocurrencies that hold stable value without price fluctuation

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Central EU Agency

Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Gambling

Should the government ban gambling?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, and we should increase funding for addiction treatement

Domestic Policy  ›  Dáil Participation

Should elected Members of Parliament in Northern Ireland be able to sit and participate in the Dáil?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

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?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

PS>PS  ChatGPTNo, private transactions should be kept private

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

PS>PS  ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts