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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 4.52.1k votes18 discussions

Affordable Housing6mos6MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Most important 4.31.2k votes13 discussions

Homeless Shelters6mos6MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

More important 3.85k votes38 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies6mos6MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

More important 3.9827 votes19 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment6mos6MO

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

More important 3.9709 votes10 discussions

Private Rental Dependence2wks2W

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

Somewhat important 3818 votes20 discussions

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Education Issues

Tuition Fees11yrs11Y

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

More important 3.79.5k votes58 discussions

Irish Language Curriculum7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.62k votes88 discussions

Niqāb9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.29.4k votes302 discussions

Student Exchange Programs7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.5794 votes1 discussion

Free Tuition Fees Scheme9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.28.1k votes257 discussions

Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 59.6k votes91 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.69.4k votes43 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

More important 41.9k votes23 discussions

Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3870 votes5 discussions

Women in Combat9yrs9Y

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Somewhat important 3.1617 votes15 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.11.3k votes52 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.3674 votes5 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 38.7k votes88 discussions

NHS Healthcare System7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 39.3k votes196 discussions

Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth6mos6MO

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

Somewhat important 2.7668 votes60 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Less important 2.59.5k votes38 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?

Less important 2.4894 votes23 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.77.2k votes53 discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1548 votes5 discussions

Retirement Age of Politicians7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 3619 votes13 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 2.79.4k votes82 discussions

Voting Rights Abroad7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2.42.2k votes33 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.49.3k votes52 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Immigrant Housing2wks2W

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

Somewhat important 3557 votes31 discussions

High Risk Immigrant Ban1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 32.2k votes81 discussions

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Somewhat important 2.9718 votes57 discussions

Immigrant Social Welfare Benefits9yrs9Y

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

Somewhat important 2.69.4k votes178 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 2.5352 votes20 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Less important 2.37.7k votes110 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

European Union11yrs11Y

Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

Most important 4.57.2k votes43 discussions

Military Neutrality7yrs7Y

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

More important 3.94.9k votes40 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.89.3k votes63 discussions

Gaza ceasefire10mos10MO

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

Somewhat important 3.1178 votes12 discussions

Netanyahu Leadership8mos8MO

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

Somewhat important 3.1154 votes16 discussions

Israel Trade Suspension2wks2W

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

Somewhat important 3559 votes7 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.19.5k votes33 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3671 votes41 discussions

Fox Hunting8yrs8Y

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

Somewhat important 2.91.2k votes22 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 2.67.2k votes47 discussions

Food Waste6mos6MO

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Somewhat important 2.6221 votes3 discussions

Greenhouse Emissions7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.6189 votes17 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Criminal Justice Use of AI6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.4342 votes9 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.77k votes13 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.4915 votes10 discussions

Free Legal Aid7yrs7Y

Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?

Less important 2.39.4k votes112 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 2.3375 votes22 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.28.7k votes108 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.19.5k votes59 discussions

Genetic Engineering6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.9466 votes3 discussions

Lab Grown Meat6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.62.6k votes11 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.59.4k votes49 discussions

CRISPR Technology6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.6492 votes6 discussions

Space Exploration7mos7MO

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

Least important 1.25.2k votes14 discussions

Economic Issues

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

More important 3.5877 votes14 discussions

Water Charges7yrs7Y

Should water charges be abolished?

More important 3.58.4k votes142 discussions

Social Housing7yrs7Y

Should funding for social housing be increased?

Somewhat important 3.36.3k votes131 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

Somewhat important 3.38.9k votes111 discussions

Budget Surplus Spending2wks2W

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

Somewhat important 3.3555 votes11 discussions

Equal Pay9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2153 votes12 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?

More important 4.14.7k votes3 discussions

Smart Transportation Infrastructure6mos6MO

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

More important 3.73.5k votes14 discussions

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 3.41.9k votes45 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.4845 votes3 discussions

High Speed Rail6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.9642 votes5 discussions

GPS Vehicle Tracking6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.6592 votes4 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3340 votes12 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Somewhat important 2.69.5k votes106 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.62.5k votes76 discussions

United Ireland8yrs8Y

Do you support a united Ireland?

Less important 2.3265 votes19 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

Less important 2.39.3k votes48 discussions

Term Limits11yrs11Y

Should there be term limits set for members of the Dáil Éireann?

Less important 2.21.1k votes12 discussions

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National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.38.8k votes52 discussions

Facial Recognition6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.47.1k votes21 discussions

National Identification System6mos6MO

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

Less important 2514 votes5 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.9913 votes13 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.66.9k 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)?

Least important 1.5400 votes10 discussions

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.94.9k votes8 discussions

Data Privacy6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.85k votes5 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?

Less important 1.92.2k votes4 discussions

Social Media Regulation6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.8807 votes3 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 1.22.4k votes14 discussions

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.17.3k votes4 discussions