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Education Issues

Irish Language Curriculum7yrs7Y

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

Most important 4.74.4k votes88 discussions

Tuition Fees11yrs11Y

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

More important 4.16.5k votes57 discussions

Niqāb9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.26.4k votes297 discussions

Free Tuition Fees Scheme9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.22.7k votes253 discussions

Student Exchange Programs7mos7MO

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

Less important 2.2119 votes1 discussion

Immigration Issues

Immigrant Social Welfare Benefits9yrs9Y

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

More important 3.86.3k votes176 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?

More important 3.7392 votes20 discussions

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

More important 3.7614 votes56 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?

More important 3.8565 votes73 discussions

Immigrant Housing1wk1W

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

Somewhat important 3.4311 votes22 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Somewhat important 3.21.7k votes110 discussions

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Housing Issues

Rent Control6mos6MO

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

More important 4.2355 votes17 discussions

Affordable Housing6mos6MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

More important 4219 votes12 discussions

Homeless Shelters6mos6MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

More important 3.9914 votes38 discussions

Private Rental Dependence1wk1W

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

Somewhat important 3416 votes17 discussions

Foreclosure Assistance6mos6MO

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Somewhat important 3671 votes27 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.92.3k votes129 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

More important 4.16.4k votes37 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

More important 4511 votes5 discussions

NHS Healthcare System7yrs7Y

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

More important 46.2k votes195 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.76.2k votes87 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 3.1673 votes23 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 2.7426 votes6 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Most important 56.5k votes102 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

More important 3.76.4k votes48 discussions

Northern Ireland Power Sharing9yrs9Y

Should the power-sharing provincial government be restored in Northern Ireland?

More important 3.6267 votes16 discussions

United Ireland8yrs8Y

Do you support a united Ireland?

Somewhat important 3.3322 votes19 discussions

Seanad Éireann Electoral System7yrs7Y

Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?

Somewhat important 3.2267 votes25 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.11k votes75 discussions

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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.76.4k votes90 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.66.3k votes43 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.5730 votes52 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Somewhat important 3.31.8k votes46 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3536 votes72 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Somewhat important 3.14.5k votes23 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

Military Neutrality7yrs7Y

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

Most important 4.7956 votes38 discussions

European Union11yrs11Y

Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

Most important 4.21.7k votes43 discussions

United States of Europe8yrs8Y

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

More important 4.1267 votes17 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.76.1k votes61 discussions

EU Army6yrs6Y

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

Somewhat important 3.3298 votes22 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 3.1597 votes27 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Free Legal Aid7yrs7Y

Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?

More important 3.56.5k votes112 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3.11.5k votes13 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.15.9k votes108 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 31k votes10 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.94.8k votes42 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8490 votes38 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 2.6509 votes22 discussions

Economic Issues

Equal Pay9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.5330 votes12 discussions

Water Charges7yrs7Y

Should water charges be abolished?

More important 4.15.9k votes141 discussions

Social Welfare9yrs9Y

Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

More important 3.9487 votes10 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

More important 3.9622 votes14 discussions

Social Housing7yrs7Y

Should funding for social housing be increased?

More important 3.95.4k votes130 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.96.1k votes108 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.56.4k votes32 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3697 votes17 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3656 votes41 discussions

Fox Hunting8yrs8Y

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

Somewhat important 33.8k 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 32.5k votes46 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Less important 25.9k votes20 discussions

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2350 votes5 discussions

Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.82.2k votes53 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 3.46.5k votes80 discussions

Retirement Age of Politicians7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3431 votes13 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.36.2k votes50 discussions

Voting Rights Abroad7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 34.7k votes33 discussions

Seanad Éireann Referendum7yrs7Y

Should the Seanad be abolished?

Less important 2.4313 votes15 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 4.4712 votes3 discussions

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Most important 4.25k votes45 discussions

Smart Transportation Infrastructure6mos6MO

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

More important 3.9515 votes14 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.9137 votes3 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.7698 votes89 discussions

High Speed Rail6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.6125 votes5 discussions

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Technological Issues

Data Privacy6mos6MO

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

More important 3.4802 votes5 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.4734 votes8 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 2.1448 votes4 discussions

Social Media Regulation6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.7323 votes3 discussions

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.31.4k 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 1637 votes14 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.26.5k votes58 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 3.16.4k votes49 discussions

Lab Grown Meat6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.1694 votes10 discussions

Space Exploration7mos7MO

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

Least important 1.3810 votes14 discussions

National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 36.1k votes52 discussions

Facial Recognition6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.81.4k votes21 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.9355 votes13 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 21.3k votes19 discussions