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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?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

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

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes


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Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Neutrality

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

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

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

WaUA>WaUA  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?

WaUA>WaUA  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?

WaUA>WaUA  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?

WaUA>WaUA  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Social Housing

Should funding for social housing be increased?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  NHS Healthcare System

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  Irish Language Curriculum

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes, but focus more on the ability to speak and understand the language instead of analysing poems, stories, and phrases

Domestic Policy  ›  United Ireland

Do you support a united Ireland?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Education  ›  Tuition Fees

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatisation

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTLess, and provide more government funding

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

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

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Elections  ›  Retirement Age of Politicians

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

WaUA>WaUA  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?

WaUA>WaUA  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?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Ireland transition to a four-day workweek?

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

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

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?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

the Environment  ›  Fox Hunting

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo, this is a cruel sport which should remain illegal

the Economy  ›  Water Charges

Should water charges be abolished?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

WaUA>WaUA  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?

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

Education  ›  Niqāb

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes, we should respect all cultural and religious traditions

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo, and abolish NATO

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

WaUA>WaUA  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?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTHelp

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

WaUA>WaUA  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?

WaUA>WaUA  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?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

Immigration  ›  EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

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

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Welfare Benefits

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes, as long as they are working and paying taxes

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union Countries

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed a crime

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?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Seanad Éireann Electoral System

Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

WaUA>WaUA  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?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits for members of the Dáil?

WaUA>WaUA  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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTI am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Education  ›  Free Tuition Fees Scheme

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

WaUA>WaUA  Party’s support baseNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Ireland provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo, we cannot afford to give economic resources right now

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTDecrease, but only on food and medicine

Elections  ›  Voting Rights Abroad

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Crime  ›  Free Legal Aid

Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Post Brexit UK

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

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

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

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

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Central EU Agency

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

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

the Economy  ›  Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Gambling

Should the government ban gambling?

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

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

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

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?

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

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

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

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

WaUA>WaUA  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?

WaUA>WaUA  ChatGPTYes, except for low income citizens

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

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