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Immigration Issues

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 4.9371 votes75 discussions

Immigrant Social Welfare Benefits9yrs9Y

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

Most important 4.34.9k votes178 discussions

Immigrant Housing1wk1W

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

Most important 4.4178 votes24 discussions

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

More important 3.8374 votes56 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?

Somewhat important 3.2272 votes20 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Somewhat important 3.1960 votes110 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Most important 4.44.1k votes45 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates6mos6MO

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

Most important 4.3448 votes90 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards6mos6MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

More important 3.6446 votes23 discussions

Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.3318 votes3 discussions

Smart Transportation Infrastructure6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.2212 votes14 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8104 votes3 discussions

Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes6mos6MO

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

Less important 1.9269 votes26 discussions

Ride-Sharing Subsidies6mos6MO

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

Least important 1.7363 votes31 discussions

Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.64.9k votes90 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

More important 4361 votes72 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

More important 3.83.9k votes23 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.8485 votes52 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.54.9k votes43 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.4423 votes21 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.3315 votes12 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.6685 votes75 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

More important 3.54.9k votes103 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

Somewhat important 3.34.9k votes48 discussions

Gambling9yrs9Y

Should the government ban gambling?

Somewhat important 3.2212 votes65 discussions

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Somewhat important 3.1267 votes5 discussions

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Housing Issues

Affordable Housing6mos6MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

More important 3.9172 votes12 discussions

Rent Control6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.4209 votes17 discussions

Homeless Shelters6mos6MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Somewhat important 3.3473 votes38 discussions

Private Rental Dependence1wk1W

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

Somewhat important 3.1272 votes18 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 31.6k votes130 discussions

High density residential buildings8mos8MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Somewhat important 2.8279 votes32 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies6mos6MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Less important 2.5102 votes19 discussions

Foreclosure Assistance6mos6MO

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Less important 2.5303 votes27 discussions

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

Most important 54.7k votes109 discussions

Inheritance Tax10yrs10Y

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

Most important 4.7498 votes8 discussions

Social Welfare11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.6431 votes29 discussions

Social Housing7yrs7Y

Should funding for social housing be increased?

More important 44.3k votes130 discussions

Water Charges7yrs7Y

Should water charges be abolished?

More important 3.74.6k votes141 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

Somewhat important 3.3509 votes20 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Free Legal Aid7yrs7Y

Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?

More important 3.54.9k votes112 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 3891 votes13 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.94.4k votes108 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.93.9k votes42 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 2.8368 votes22 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9332 votes39 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 2.7853 votes10 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Military Neutrality7yrs7Y

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

More important 4.2475 votes38 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.94.6k votes62 discussions

European Union11yrs11Y

Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

More important 3.71.2k votes43 discussions

Post Brexit UK8yrs8Y

Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?

More important 3.63k votes138 discussions

United States of Europe8yrs8Y

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

More important 3.5169 votes17 discussions

EU Army6yrs6Y

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

Somewhat important 3.1196 votes22 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

NHS Healthcare System7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.94.8k votes196 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

More important 3.64.9k votes37 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.64.7k votes88 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1133 votes18 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.5278 votes5 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 2.3364 votes23 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Less important 2.2279 votes6 discussions

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Less important 1.9125 votes6 discussions

Electoral Issues

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

More important 3.74.9k votes81 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.44.8k votes50 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.41.4k votes53 discussions

Retirement Age of Politicians7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1301 votes13 discussions

Voting Rights Abroad7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 2.83.8k votes33 discussions

Seanad Éireann Referendum7yrs7Y

Should the Seanad be abolished?

Less important 2.1216 votes15 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.1285 votes17 discussions

Elected Representatives8yrs8Y

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

Less important 1.9215 votes6 discussions

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.24.9k votes32 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8499 votes41 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7415 votes17 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 2.51.8k votes46 discussions

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.3226 votes5 discussions

Fox Hunting8yrs8Y

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

Less important 2.23k votes22 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Less important 24.7k votes20 discussions

Technological Issues

Data Privacy6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.3379 votes5 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.9362 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 2.5278 votes4 discussions

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.2790 votes4 discussions

Social Media Regulation6mos6MO

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

Less important 2239 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 1412 votes14 discussions

Education Issues

Irish Language Curriculum7yrs7Y

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

Most important 4.33.5k votes88 discussions

Free Tuition Fees Scheme9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.71.7k votes254 discussions

Tuition Fees11yrs11Y

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

More important 3.74.9k votes57 discussions

Niqāb9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 34.9k votes299 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.74.9k votes58 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

More important 3.64.9k votes49 discussions

Lab Grown Meat6mos6MO

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

More important 3.4449 votes10 discussions

Space Exploration7mos7MO

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

Less important 1.8419 votes14 discussions

National Security Issues

Facial Recognition6mos6MO

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

More important 4767 votes21 discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 3.14.7k votes52 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.7758 votes19 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.9269 votes13 discussions