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Immigration Issues

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Most important 5903 votes57 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?

Most important 4.9588 votes21 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Most important 4.93.8k votes113 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?

Most important 4.82.9k votes131 discussions

Immigrant Social Welfare Benefits9yrs9Y

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

Most important 4.57.3k votes201 discussions

Immigrant Housing3mos3MO

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

Most important 4.42k votes86 discussions

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Social Issues

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Most important 4.9851 votes75 discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

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

Most important 4.6461 votes45 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

More important 3.87.3k votes98 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.6944 votes54 discussions

Niqāb10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.4560 votes16 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3661 votes22 discussions

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Education Issues

Irish Language Curriculum8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.91.8k votes90 discussions

Free Tuition Fees Scheme9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.66k votes293 discussions

Niqāb9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.27.2k votes333 discussions

Tuition Fees11yrs11Y

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

Somewhat important 2.67.3k votes66 discussions

Student Exchange Programs9mos9MO

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

Less important 1.9300 votes2 discussions

Housing Issues

Affordable Housing9mos9MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

More important 3.9759 votes20 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment9mos9MO

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

More important 3.9946 votes16 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies9mos9MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

More important 3.4424 votes27 discussions

Rent Control9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 3.21.7k votes25 discussions

Homeless Shelters9mos9MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Somewhat important 2.91.7k votes40 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Somewhat important 2.85.8k votes162 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

More important 47.2k votes59 discussions

Retirement Age of Politicians7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.6632 votes14 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 3.37.3k votes90 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 35.2k votes58 discussions

Voting Rights Abroad8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.92.4k votes33 discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8311 votes8 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

More important 3.67.3k votes49 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

More important 3.57.4k votes120 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.4436 votes13 discussions

United Ireland8yrs8Y

Do you support a united Ireland?

Somewhat important 3.3436 votes21 discussions

Social Media Regulation7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 3.33.1k votes100 discussions

Seanad Éireann Electoral System8yrs8Y

Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?

Somewhat important 3.3376 votes27 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

United States of Europe8yrs8Y

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Most important 4.6379 votes17 discussions

Military Neutrality8yrs8Y

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

Most important 4.21.7k votes41 discussions

European Union11yrs11Y

Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

More important 4.15.5k votes45 discussions

EU Army6yrs6Y

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

More important 4.1376 votes24 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

More important 3.4591 votes15 discussions

Central EU Agency8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.4546 votes36 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Free Legal Aid7yrs7Y

Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?

Somewhat important 3.17.3k votes117 discussions

Criminal Justice Use of AI9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 3.2196 votes9 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.94.8k votes15 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.85k votes110 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.72.3k votes42 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 2.71.3k votes11 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

More important 3.9471 votes18 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3629 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 3742 votes23 discussions

NHS Healthcare System8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.97.1k votes218 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.86.7k votes103 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 2.87.2k votes40 discussions

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Economic Issues

Inheritance Tax10yrs10Y

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

More important 4.1728 votes9 discussions

Social Welfare11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.1721 votes29 discussions

Social Welfare9yrs9Y

Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

More important 4621 votes10 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.56.8k votes128 discussions

Social Housing7yrs7Y

Should funding for social housing be increased?

Somewhat important 3.44k votes134 discussions

Water Charges8yrs8Y

Should water charges be abolished?

Somewhat important 3.36.3k votes150 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.27.4k votes67 discussions

Lab Grown Meat9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 3.23.1k votes12 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.87.2k votes50 discussions

Genetic Engineering9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.2208 votes3 discussions

CRISPR Technology9mos9MO

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

Less important 1.9252 votes8 discussions

Space Exploration9mos9MO

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

Least important 1.51.8k votes15 discussions

National Security Issues

Facial Recognition9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 3.24.6k votes22 discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 2.75.2k votes52 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.22.3k votes17 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.23.6k votes20 discussions

National Identification System9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.2311 votes5 discussions

Cross-border Payments9mos9MO

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 2.21k votes20 discussions

Transportation Issues

Electric Vehicle Mandates9mos9MO

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

More important 3.53.2k votes103 discussions

Smart Transportation Infrastructure9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 3.4936 votes14 discussions

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 3.22.6k votes45 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 3.3494 votes3 discussions

Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 2.91.3k votes3 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards9mos9MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Somewhat important 2.93.2k votes41 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3608 votes44 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8543 votes18 discussions

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.57.3k votes37 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.35.5k votes52 discussions

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

Less important 2.2380 votes5 discussions

Fox Hunting8yrs8Y

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

Less important 2.11.3k votes22 discussions

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Technological Issues

Data Privacy9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 2.73.1k votes5 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 2.71.6k votes8 discussions

Self Hosted Digital Wallets8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.51.2k votes6 discussions

Social Media Regulation9mos9MO

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

Less important 1.9702 votes3 discussions

Cryptocurrencies9mos9MO

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

Less important 1.94.6k votes6 discussions

Artwork Investment Contracts5mos5MO

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 12.9k votes18 discussions