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Housing Issues

Rent Control6mos6MO

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

Most important 4.81.9k votes17 discussions

Affordable Housing6mos6MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Most important 4.71.4k votes12 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment6mos6MO

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

Most important 4.5682 votes9 discussions

Homeless Shelters6mos6MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

More important 4.14.7k votes38 discussions

Private Rental Dependence1wk1W

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

More important 3.92.1k votes18 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies6mos6MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

More important 3.8919 votes19 discussions

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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 524.3k votes90 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Most important 514.9k votes23 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.823.8k votes43 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.63.3k votes21 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

More important 3.410.1k votes46 discussions

Women in Combat9yrs9Y

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Somewhat important 3.12.3k votes15 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.42.6k votes5 discussions

NHS Healthcare System7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.723.6k votes196 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.623k votes88 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 3.223.9k votes37 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 3.12.2k votes6 discussions

Safe Haven7yrs7Y

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Somewhat important 33.1k votes23 discussions

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Education Issues

Tuition Fees11yrs11Y

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

More important 3.724.2k votes57 discussions

Niqāb9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.123.8k votes299 discussions

Irish Language Curriculum7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 3.112.8k votes88 discussions

Free Tuition Fees Scheme9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.413.5k votes254 discussions

Student Exchange Programs7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.5565 votes1 discussion

Foreign Policy Issues

European Union11yrs11Y

Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

Most important 511.1k votes43 discussions

Israel Trade Suspension1wk1W

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

Most important 4.51.5k votes6 discussions

Military Neutrality7yrs7Y

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

More important 44.8k votes38 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.722.6k votes62 discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

More important 3.51.4k votes2 discussions

Netanyahu Leadership8mos8MO

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

More important 3.6239 votes16 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 424.2k votes32 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Somewhat important 3.213k votes46 discussions

Fox Hunting8yrs8Y

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

Somewhat important 3.111.1k votes22 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.123.2k votes20 discussions

Greenhouse Emissions7mos7MO

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

Somewhat important 3.1269 votes16 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 33.2k votes41 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Retirement Age of Politicians7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 3.32.3k votes13 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.211k votes53 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.92.2k votes17 discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 3648 votes5 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.623.4k votes50 discussions

Voting Rights Abroad7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2.414.9k votes33 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.91.9k votes12 discussions

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

More important 3.51.7k votes5 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Somewhat important 3.324.2k votes103 discussions

United Ireland8yrs8Y

Do you support a united Ireland?

Somewhat important 3.11.7k votes19 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.95.1k votes75 discussions

Seanad Éireann Electoral System7yrs7Y

Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?

Somewhat important 2.81.3k votes25 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

More important 3.55k votes10 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 3.32.3k votes22 discussions

Criminal Justice Use of AI6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.1344 votes9 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 37.8k votes13 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.515.3k votes42 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.52.3k votes39 discussions

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Economic Issues

Equal Pay9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.21.4k votes12 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

More important 422.6k votes109 discussions

Social Housing7yrs7Y

Should funding for social housing be increased?

More important 3.919.1k votes130 discussions

Budget Surplus Spending1wk1W

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

More important 3.91.5k votes11 discussions

Tax on Wealthy and Corporations1wk1W

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

More important 3.71.6k votes11 discussions

Childcare Fee Cap1wk1W

Should the government cap childcare fees to improve affordability?

More important 3.71.5k votes7 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.924.2k votes58 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 324k votes49 discussions

Genetic Engineering6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3481 votes3 discussions

Lab Grown Meat6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.33.7k votes10 discussions

CRISPR Technology6mos6MO

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

Less important 2531 votes6 discussions

Space Exploration7mos7MO

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

Least important 1.44.5k votes14 discussions

Immigration Issues

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.72.8k votes18 discussions

Immigrant Social Welfare Benefits9yrs9Y

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

Somewhat important 2.623.8k votes178 discussions

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Less important 2.62.6k votes56 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.62.6k votes25 discussions

Immigrant Housing1wk1W

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

Less important 2.61.5k votes24 discussions

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Less important 2.41.7k votes20 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities6mos6MO

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

Most important 4.43.5k votes3 discussions

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Most important 4.216.4k votes45 discussions

Smart Transportation Infrastructure6mos6MO

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

More important 4.22.7k votes14 discussions

High Speed Rail6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.2852 votes5 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.31.1k votes3 discussions

GPS Vehicle Tracking6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.6732 votes4 discussions

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National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 2.822.6k votes52 discussions

Facial Recognition6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.77.3k votes21 discussions

National Identification System6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.1598 votes5 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.97.2k votes19 discussions

Cross-border Payments6mos6MO

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)?

Less important 1.9578 votes10 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.81.8k votes13 discussions

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence6mos6MO

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

More important 3.44k votes8 discussions

Data Privacy6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.24.2k votes5 discussions

Social Media Regulation6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.21.8k votes3 discussions

Self Hosted Digital Wallets6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.82.6k votes4 discussions

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.57.5k votes4 discussions

Artwork Investment Contracts3mos3MO

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

Least important 1.33.5k votes14 discussions