Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
5 U.S. states have passed laws requiring welfare recipients to be tested for drugs. Ireland does not currently test welfare recipients for drugs. Proponents argue that testing will prevent public funds from being used to subsidize drugs habits and help get treatment for those that are addicted to drugs. Opponents argue that it is a waste of money since the tests will cost more money than they save.
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Response rates from 874 Republican Sinn Féin voters.
77% Yes |
23% No |
68% Yes |
19% No |
3% Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians |
4% No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse |
3% Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive |
1% No, this is a waste of time and money |
2% Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive |
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Unique answers from Republican Sinn Féin voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9ZMSDTX 5 days5D
Only if they have a criminal history, and even then they should be given treatment and a buffer to their benefits, so during treatment someone else who may need the benefits more are not put on a waiting list or flat out denied.
@94739L62yrs2Y
No, this would unfairly vilify the poor
@9YM7NHX2wks2W
No, this will perpetuate drug dealing, as addicts may not want to go on the payment in fear of being identified as an addict.
@9LD9N4K8mos8MO
Kind of! For long term benift recipients. Everyone should be given a year of benefits depending on the amount of years ant tax payed.
@9HM7ZJW11mos11MO
Testing needs to be done before getting social welfare benefits. If a person got a positive results then they should get treatment of 6 or 12 month period then they will be allowed to get social welfare benefits. Once that person qualified, government should do a random drug testing for 12 month period. then prepare them to get a job in ireland for 5 years. Also, all government employees and politicians needs to be tested for drugs, and other.
@98M8BPF2yrs2Y
We need to reform this sector because its the case of medical treatment not for those who are using drugs on a recreational basis
@8XFLST73yrs3Y
Yes, but provide treatment for those who want the help but reduce the benefits who doesn't want help
@8DQ9ZDZ4yrs4Y
No, drugs should be decriminalized
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