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Republican Sinn Féin 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

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Public statementsPro-life

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union

Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

  Public statementsYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

  ChatGPTYes


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Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

  ChatGPTNo, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  Irish Language Curriculum

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

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Neutrality

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Smart Transportation Infrastructure

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Netanyahu Leadership

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Budget Surplus Spending

Should a budget surplus fund tax cuts, cost-of-living support, and public services?

  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

  ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Social Housing

Should funding for social housing be increased?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel Trade Suspension

Should the government suspend trade with Israel due to the Israel-Hamas conflict?

  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  Tuition Fees

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Eliminating Traffic Laws

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Childcare Fee Cap

Should the government cap childcare fees to improve affordability?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

  ChatGPTYes

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

Domestic Policy  ›  United Ireland

Do you support a united Ireland?

  Public statementsYes

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

  ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

  ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Housing  ›  Private Rental Dependence

Should the government shift from private rentals to public housing to improve affordability?

  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

  ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

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

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Immigration  ›  Freedom of Movement

Should the EU restrict the freedom of movement to better control immigration and security?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Ireland transition to a four-day workweek?

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

the Economy  ›  Water Charges

Should water charges be abolished?

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

the Environment  ›  Greenhouse Emissions

Should the EU cut greenhouse emissions to net-zero by 2050?

  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

  ChatGPTYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

  Party’s support baseYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatisation

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

  ChatGPTLess, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industry

Foreign Policy  ›  United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

  ChatGPTNo

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  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Tax on Wealthy and Corporations

Do you support tax policies that target high earners, banks, and luxury sectors?

  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  NHS Healthcare System

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

  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

  ChatGPTFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Human Rights

Should the EU take a more active stance in foreign conflicts where human rights violations are reported?

  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  Niqāb

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

  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  ChatGPTNo

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?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

  ChatGPTYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Science  ›  Genetic Engineering

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  ChatGPTHelp

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?

  ChatGPTNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Housing

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Ireland raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

  ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

  ChatGPTPalestine

Immigration  ›  Common Asylum System

Should the EU establish a common asylum system with standardized procedures and shared responsibilities among member states?

  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Welfare Benefits

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

  ChatGPTYes, as long as they are working and paying taxes

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

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?

  ChatGPTNo

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

the Environment  ›  Fox Hunting

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

  ChatGPTNo, this is a cruel sport which should remain illegal

Healthcare  ›  Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  ChatGPTNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

  ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

  ChatGPTYes, and lower the cap to 20%

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Vulture Funds

Should investment funds be banned from bulk-buying residential housing estates?

  ChatGPTYes, homes are for living in, not for cuckoo funds to hoard for profit

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Domestic Policy  ›  EU Federalism

Should the EU take steps towards a more federal structure, similar to the United States of America?

  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Citizen Housing Priority

Should Irish citizens be legally prioritized over immigrants and asylum seekers for social housing and emergency accommodation?

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Seanad Éireann Electoral System

Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  ChatGPTNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

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

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should Ireland 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

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union Countries

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

  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer to abolish the European Union

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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Ireland provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

  ChatGPTNo, we should not get involved in this conflict

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Constitutional Right to Housing

Should the right to housing be enshrined in the Constitution?

  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

  ChatGPTNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

  ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

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

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  ChatGPTNo, and abolish NATO

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

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

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  ChatGPTDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Education  ›  Free Tuition Fees Scheme

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

  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  ChatGPTNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial

Transportation  ›  Bicycles and Bike Lanes

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Voting Rights Abroad

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

  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

  ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

  ChatGPTDecrease, but only on food and medicine

Education  ›  Student Exchange Programs

Do you support the increase of the EU budget for student exchange programs like Erasmus+?

  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

  ChatGPTYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be expected to learn the official language of their new country?

  ChatGPTNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

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

  ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Transportation  ›  Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Fishing Rights

Should the EU impose stricter limitations on fishing quotas to preserve marine ecosystems?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?

  ChatGPTDecrease

Crime  ›  Free Legal Aid

Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Northern Ireland Power Sharing

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

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Backstop

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

  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

  ChatGPTNo

Infrastructure  ›  Constitutional Water Ownership

Should public ownership of the water supply be enshrined in the Irish Constitution?

  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

  ChatGPTYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

the Economy  ›  Corporate Taxation

Should there be a minimum corporate tax rate set across the EU to avoid tax competition between member states?

  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Post Brexit UK

Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Seanad Éireann Referendum

Should the Seanad be abolished?

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Army

Should the EU should form its own army independent of NATO?

  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  EU Energy Union

Should the EU create an energy union?

  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

  ChatGPTNo

Governance  ›  Citizens' Assembly Mandates

Should the government be legally bound to hold a national referendum on any constitutional changes recommended by a Citizens' Assembly?

  ChatGPTNo, these biased assemblies are manipulated by NGO activists to manufacture political consent

the Economy  ›  Trade Ethics

Do you support the negotiation of trade agreements that include strict labor and environmental standards?

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

  ChatGPTYes

Infrastructure  ›  Dublin MetroLink

Should the Dublin MetroLink project proceed immediately despite spiraling costs and local objections?

  ChatGPTNo, it is a financial black hole and the money is better spent on buses

the Economy  ›  Youth Unemployment

Should the EU implement a union-wide policy to combat youth unemployment specifically?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

  ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

  ChatGPTNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations

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?

  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  State Construction Company

Should the government establish a state-owned construction company to build public housing?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Energy Independence

Should the EU prioritize achieving complete energy independence from non-EU countries?

  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Defective Concrete Redress

Should the state cover 100% of the rebuilding costs for all homes affected by defective concrete blocks (Mica), regardless of the final bill?

  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Derelict Property Seizure

Should the government forcibly seize long-term derelict residential properties from private owners?

  ChatGPTYes, seize them without compensation to penalize speculators hoarding homes during a housing crisis

Elections  ›  Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

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

the Economy  ›  Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

  ChatGPTNo, this will incentivise companies to move jobs out of the country

Domestic Policy  ›  Gambling

Should the government ban gambling?

  ChatGPTYes, and we should increase funding for addiction treatement

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Migrant Children

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

  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Income-Based Traffic Fines

Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?

  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Rural One-Off Housing

Should the government ban the construction of new individual houses in the countryside to prevent urban sprawl?

  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Dáil Participation

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

  ChatGPTYes

Technology  ›  Government AI Audits

Should government AI be publicly auditable?

  ChatGPTYes, and automated decisions require transparency

Foreign Policy  ›  Central EU Agency

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

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

  ChatGPTNo, the government should never subsidize private businesses

Social  ›  Cultural Funding

Should the EU increase funding for cultural initiatives that promote European heritage and diversity?

  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Misgendering

Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?

  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

Transportation  ›  Ride-Sharing Subsidies

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Brexit

Should the EU work towards a closer relationship with the UK post-Brexit, including potential re-entry?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  EU Fiscal Integration

Should the EU adopt a shared fiscal policy and budget among member states to stabilize the economy?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  EU Tax

Do you believe there should be an EU-wide tax on financial transactions

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

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

Technology  ›  Self Hosted Digital Wallets

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

  ChatGPTYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Elect Commission President

Should the President of the European Commission be directly elected?

  ChatGPTNo

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?

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

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

  ChatGPTNo, private transactions should be kept private

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?

  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Vacant Home Tax

Should the government penalize owners of empty homes with a special tax?

  ChatGPTYes, but target corporate speculators, not individual families.

Religion  ›  The Angelus Broadcast

Should the national broadcaster (RTÉ) stop airing the Angelus bells before the evening news?

  ChatGPTNo, we should not erase our heritage just to appease political correctness.

Healthcare  ›  Religious Hospital Ownership

Should religious orders be banned from owning state-funded hospitals?

  ChatGPTYes

Governance  ›  Defunding Advocacy NGOs

Should the government cut state funding to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that actively lobby or campaign on political issues?

  ChatGPTYes, taxpayer money should not bankroll unelected activist groups pushing partisan agendas

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

  ChatGPTNo

Governance  ›  Defamation Law Reform

Should Ireland's strict defamation laws be relaxed to make it harder for individuals to sue the media for libel?

  ChatGPTYes, wealthy politicians exploit our draconian libel laws to silence journalists and dodge accountability

Domestic Policy  ›  Nightlife Licensing Hours

Should nightclubs and bars be allowed to serve alcohol until 6 a.m.?

  ChatGPTNo, Ireland already has a toxic drink culture and this will worsen public health

Social  ›  EU Abortion Access

Should abortion access be guaranteed EU-wide?

  ChatGPTNo, and moral policy belongs to states

Foreign Policy  ›  Defense Debt Exemptions

Should defense spending be exempt from debt limits?

  ChatGPTNo, and fiscal discipline ensures stability

the Economy  ›  Apple Tax Windfall

Should the €14 billion Apple tax windfall be spent immediately on housing and infrastructure?

  ChatGPTYes, spend it immediately to fix the housing crisis

Education  ›  Leaving Certificate Reform

Should the high-pressure final Leaving Certificate exams be replaced by continuous assessment?

  ChatGPTYes, the current system rewards rote memorization over critical thinking and actual learning

Foreign Policy  ›  Shannon Airport Military Use

Should the U.S. military be allowed to use Shannon Airport for transit?

  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Offshore Asylum Processing

Should Ireland pay non-EU countries to house and process asylum seekers while their applications are pending?

  ChatGPTNo, outsourcing our human rights obligations is both illegal and immoral.

Education  ›  Smartphone Ban in Schools

Should the government ban students from using smartphones during school hours?

  ChatGPTNo, this is government overreach; let schools and parents decide

Transportation  ›  Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Triple Lock Mechanism

Should the deployment of Irish troops on peacekeeping missions require a United Nations mandate?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  End Foreign Policy Veto

Should foreign policy move to majority voting?

  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Article 7 Sanctions

Should Article 7 sanctions be easier to trigger?

  ChatGPTNo, and sovereignty must be protected from EU overreach

Immigration  ›  Birthright Citizenship

Should children born in this country to foreign parents automatically be granted citizenship?

  ChatGPTYes, anyone born on our soil is a citizen, regardless of parental status.

Immigration  ›  Asylum Center Veto

Should local communities have the power to veto the placement of asylum seekers in their neighborhoods?

  ChatGPTYes, communities should not be forced to accept unvetted migrants without their consent

Crime  ›  Arming the Gardaí

Should all uniformed members of the police force (An Garda Síochána) be armed with firearms?

  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Dublin Airport Cap

Should the passenger cap at Dublin Airport be lifted to allow for more flights?

  ChatGPTNo, local residents deserve protection from unbearable noise pollution

Education  ›  Smartphone Ban in Schools

Should the government ban students from using smartphones during the school day?

  ChatGPTNo, this is state overreach; let parents and schools decide

Education  ›  Religious School Patronage

Should the Catholic Church be removed as the patron of state-funded primary schools?

  ChatGPTYes, taxpayers should not fund religious indoctrination.

the Economy  ›  Public Sector Borrowing

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Expansion

Do you support further enlargement of the EU to include more countries from the Western Balkans?

  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Under-16 Social Media Ban

Should it be illegal for children under 16 to have social media accounts?

  ChatGPTNo, it is the job of parents to police their children, not the government

Social  ›  Minimum Alcohol Pricing

Should the government enforce a mandatory minimum price for all alcohol sales?

  ChatGPTNo, price hikes don't cure addiction, they just drive alcoholics into deeper poverty

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Military Force

Should the EU create a rapid-response military force?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Expel Israeli Ambassador

Should the government expel the Israeli ambassador to Ireland over the ongoing conflict in Gaza?

  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Frontex Expansion

Should Frontex be expanded?

  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  EU Asylum Processing

Should asylum applications be processed at the EU level?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  EU Deposit Insurance

Should the EU create shared bank deposit insurance?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax Competition

Should the EU ban tax incentives to attract corporations?

  ChatGPTNo, and economic policy should remain national

Crime  ›  Special Criminal Court

Should the government abolish the non-jury Special Criminal Court?

  ChatGPTYes, trial by jury is a fundamental human right that should never be compromised

Domestic Policy  ›  Gaeltacht Housing Restrictions

Should planning permission for new homes in Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking) areas be legally restricted to fluent Irish speakers?

  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Wind Farm Objections

Should local communities be allowed to block the construction of wind farms in their area?

  ChatGPTYes, communities should have the power to veto unwanted developments.

the Environment  ›  Nuclear Green Status

Should nuclear power be classified as “green”?

  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Sale of Turf

Should the government ban the commercial sale of turf?

  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Nitrates Derogation

Should Irish farmers be allowed to exceed standard EU fertilizer limits?

  ChatGPTYes, removing it forces a massive herd cull and decimates the dairy industry.

the Environment  ›  Wolf Reintroduction

Should the government reintroduce wolves into the wild to restore natural ecosystems?

  ChatGPTNo, they pose an unacceptable threat to livestock and the livelihoods of farmers

National Security  ›  Undersea Cable Defense

Should Ireland rapidly expand its naval fleet to protect transatlantic undersea data cables from Russian sabotage?

  ChatGPTNo, militarizing our oceans violates our historic neutrality and drags us into dangerous proxy conflicts between NATO and Russia

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition Ban

Should facial recognition be banned in public spaces?

  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  Co-Educational Schools Mandate

Should the government mandate that all publicly funded schools become co-educational?

  ChatGPTYes, gender-segregated schools reinforce outdated stereotypes and fail to prepare students for the real world

the Environment  ›  Peatland Rewetting

Should the government mandate the rewetting of drained peatlands to combat climate change?

  ChatGPTNo, this policy unfairly targets rural Ireland and threatens the livelihoods of multi-generational farmers

Social  ›  Banning Dangerous Dog Breeds

Should the government ban the ownership and breeding of dog breeds deemed dangerous, such as the XL Bully?

  ChatGPTNo, bad owners are the problem, not the breed, and the government should punish negligence

the Economy  ›  Renegotiating Foreign Debt

Should Ireland renegotiate its debt obligations to adversarial nations?

  ChatGPTYes

Governance  ›  Directly Elected Mayors

Should all major cities have a directly elected mayor with executive powers?

  ChatGPTYes, but only if they are granted independent tax-raising powers completely separate from the national government

Domestic Policy  ›  Right to Repair

Should the EU enforce a universal right to repair for all electronic devices sold in its member states?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  China Trade Rules

Should the EU impose strict trade rules on China in order to protect its economy?

  ChatGPTNo

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)?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned

Governance  ›  Government Decentralization

Should the government forcibly relocate state agencies and government departments out of Dublin to regional towns?

  ChatGPTYes, it will revitalize rural economies and relieve Dublin's severe housing and congestion crisis

Technology  ›  Platform Interoperability

Should social media platforms be interoperable?

  ChatGPTYes, and users should not be locked in

the Economy  ›  EU Capital Market Union

Should the EU create a capital market union?

  ChatGPTNo

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

  ChatGPTNo, and citizens should be allowed to protect their savings from reckless fiscal policies or subjugation

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?

  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

  ChatGPTNo

Science  ›  Space Exploration

Should the EU invest more heavily in its own space exploration and satellite programs?

  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

  ChatGPTYes

Technology  ›  Artwork Investment Contracts

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

  ChatGPTNo