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Workers’ Party 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?

  Public statementsYes

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

  Public statementsYes

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

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

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

  Public statementsPro-choice

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

  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?

  Public statementsYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Neutrality

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

  Public statementsNo

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

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

  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?

  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?

  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?

  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?

  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

the Economy  ›  Social Housing

Should funding for social housing be increased?

  Public statementsYes

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  NHS Healthcare System

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

  Public statementsYes

Education  ›  Irish Language Curriculum

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

  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?

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  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

Education  ›  Tuition Fees

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

  ChatGPTNo

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  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatisation

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

  Public statementsLess

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

  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?

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

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

  Party’s support baseNo

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  ChatGPTYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  Public statementsYes

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

  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?

  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?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

  Public statementsFewer

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

  ChatGPTYes

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 Environment  ›  Fox Hunting

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

  ChatGPTNo, this is a cruel sport which should remain illegal

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

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

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

  ChatGPTYes, and lower the cap to 20%

the Economy  ›  Water Charges

Should water charges be abolished?

  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  Niqāb

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

  ChatGPTYes, we should respect all cultural and religious traditions

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

  ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

  ChatGPTNo

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

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 Environment  ›  Fracking

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

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  ChatGPTNo, and abolish NATO

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

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

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Foreign Policy  ›  Backstop

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

  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

  ChatGPTNo

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

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

  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?

  Public statementsYes

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

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union Countries

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

  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Seanad Éireann Electoral System

Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?

  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

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

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  Party’s support baseNo

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

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Elections  ›  Seanad Éireann Referendum

Should the Seanad be abolished?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits for members of the Dáil?

  Party’s support baseYes

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  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  ChatGPTIncrease

Foreign Policy  ›  European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

  ChatGPTNo

Education  ›  Free Tuition Fees Scheme

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

  Public statementsYes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  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?

  ChatGPTNo, we cannot afford to give economic resources right now

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

  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?

  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

  Party’s support baseYes

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

  ChatGPTNo, this discriminates against older politicians

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

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  ›  Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Post Brexit UK

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

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  Party’s support baseYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

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 Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Central EU Agency

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

  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

  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?

  ChatGPTNo, the government should never subsidize private businesses

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

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  ›  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  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

Domestic Policy  ›  Gambling

Should the government ban gambling?

  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?

  ChatGPTYes

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  ›  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

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

  ChatGPTNo, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps

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