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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.44.6k votes98 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

More important 4.11.8k votes24 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.94.5k votes46 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Somewhat important 32.4k votes54 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.6279 votes75 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.5387 votes54 discussions

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Housing Issues

Rent Control9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 3.4658 votes24 discussions

Homeless Shelters9mos9MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Somewhat important 3.11.2k votes40 discussions

Affordable Housing9mos9MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 3.1197 votes20 discussions

Private Rental Dependence3mos3MO

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

Somewhat important 2.71.7k votes43 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 2.6370 votes16 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies9mos9MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 2.6130 votes27 discussions

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Education Issues

Irish Language Curriculum8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.31.4k votes90 discussions

Tuition Fees11yrs11Y

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

Somewhat important 3.14.6k votes66 discussions

Niqāb9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.74.5k votes332 discussions

Free Tuition Fees Scheme9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.63.3k votes291 discussions

Student Exchange Programs9mos9MO

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

Least important 1.8108 votes2 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

European Union11yrs11Y

Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

Most important 52.9k votes45 discussions

Military Neutrality8yrs8Y

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

More important 3.5501 votes41 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.54.3k votes68 discussions

Post Brexit UK8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.72.1k votes141 discussions

Israel Trade Suspension3mos3MO

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

Somewhat important 2.81.1k votes17 discussions

European Commission8yrs8Y

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

Somewhat important 2.8381 votes30 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

More important 3.82.1k votes45 discussions

Smart Transportation Infrastructure9mos9MO

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

More important 3.5312 votes14 discussions

Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 3.4435 votes3 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 2.72k votes103 discussions

High Speed Rail9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.5109 votes6 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards9mos9MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 2.32k votes41 discussions

Ride-Sharing Subsidies9mos9MO

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

Least important 1.71.5k votes37 discussions

Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes9mos9MO

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

Least important 1.4401 votes26 discussions

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

Somewhat important 3.13.9k votes128 discussions

Social Housing7yrs7Y

Should funding for social housing be increased?

Somewhat important 2.92.5k votes134 discussions

Budget Surplus Spending3mos3MO

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

Somewhat important 3677 votes11 discussions

Water Charges8yrs8Y

Should water charges be abolished?

Somewhat important 2.93.6k votes150 discussions

Childcare Fee Cap3mos3MO

Should the government cap childcare fees to improve affordability?

Somewhat important 2.7689 votes7 discussions

Tax on Wealthy and Corporations3mos3MO

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

Somewhat important 2.61k votes19 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 34.6k 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 2.63k votes52 discussions

Fox Hunting8yrs8Y

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

Less important 2.41.2k votes22 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.4250 votes44 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.24.3k votes22 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2223 votes18 discussions

Criminal Issues

Free Legal Aid7yrs7Y

Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?

Somewhat important 2.64.6k votes117 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.62.5k votes15 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.32.9k votes110 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.21.8k votes42 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 2.2178 votes22 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.2750 votes11 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.21.4k votes53 discussions

Healthcare Issues

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3257 votes6 discussions

NHS Healthcare System8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.14.5k votes217 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.84.2k votes103 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Less important 2.54.5k votes40 discussions

Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.2108 votes68 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Less important 2177 votes6 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?

Somewhat important 3.32.9k votes58 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 2.94.6k votes90 discussions

Voting Rights Abroad8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.51.8k votes33 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.54.4k votes59 discussions

Retirement Age of Politicians7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2.3194 votes14 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.1207 votes17 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Social Media Regulation7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.9k votes100 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Somewhat important 2.94.6k votes119 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7131 votes13 discussions

Dáil Participation8yrs8Y

Should elected Members of Parliament in Northern Ireland be able to sit and participate in the Dáil?

Less important 2.51.9k votes168 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

Less important 2.34.5k votes49 discussions

Political Advertising on Social Media5yrs5Y

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Less important 2.2493 votes84 discussions

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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?

Somewhat important 31.7k votes129 discussions

Immigrant Social Welfare Benefits9yrs9Y

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

Somewhat important 2.74.5k votes201 discussions

Immigrant Housing3mos3MO

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

Somewhat important 2.81.3k votes86 discussions

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Less important 2.3260 votes57 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Less important 2.31.7k votes113 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.1320 votes26 discussions

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National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.43.1k votes52 discussions

Facial Recognition9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.42.4k votes22 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense9mos9MO

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

Less important 21.5k votes17 discussions

National Identification System9mos9MO

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

Less important 2112 votes5 discussions

Cross-border Payments8mos8MO

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 1.8393 votes20 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications9mos9MO

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

Least important 1.72.1k votes20 discussions

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 2.9474 votes8 discussions

Data Privacy9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 2.81.1k votes5 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 2.1638 votes6 discussions

Social Media Regulation9mos9MO

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

Less important 1.9881 votes3 discussions

Cryptocurrencies9mos9MO

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

Least important 1.72.5k 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 12k votes18 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.44.6k votes67 discussions

Lab Grown Meat9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 2.82k votes12 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.74.6k votes50 discussions

Space Exploration9mos9MO

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

Least important 1.3566 votes15 discussions