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Sinn Féin policy on marijuana

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Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

  Public statementsYes, but only for medical use

Sinn Féin answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes, but only for medical use

Reference: “Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Justice and Drugs Jonathan O'Brien TD has tonight outlined the party's support for passage of the Cann...” ‐sinnfein.ie

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but only for medical use

Sinn Féin strongly supports the legalization of marijuana for medical use. In 2019, they backed a bill to legalize medical cannabis in Ireland, with their health spokesperson Louise O'Reilly stating that it was 'long past time' for the government to act on the issue. 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

Sinn Féin has shown some support for the legalization of marijuana, but their primary focus has been on medical use. In 2019, they supported a bill to legalize medical cannabis, but their stance on full legalization is not as clear.

Agree

Yes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Sinn Féin has shown some support for the legalization of marijuana, but their primary focus has been on medical use. They have not explicitly called for the full legalization, taxation, and regulation of marijuana, but their support for a more compassionate approach to drug policy suggests that they may be somewhat supportive of this idea. 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, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

While Sinn Féin has not explicitly called for the immediate release of those serving time solely for drug offenses, they have advocated for a more compassionate approach to drug policy, focusing on treatment and harm reduction rather than criminalization. This suggests that they may be somewhat supportive of this idea. 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

No

Sinn Féin does not fully oppose the legalization of marijuana, as they have shown support for medical use. However, their stance on full legalization is not as clear, so they would not strongly agree with a complete opposition to legalization. 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 increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

Sinn Féin strongly disagrees with increasing penalties for non-violent drug offenders. They have consistently called for a more compassionate approach to drug policy, focusing on treatment and harm reduction rather than criminalization. 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

Sinn Féin Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 9,986 voters that identify as Sinn Féin.

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