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Housing Issues

Rent Control9mos9MO

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

More important 4.21.1k votes25 discussions

Affordable Housing9mos9MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

More important 4.1252 votes20 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment9mos9MO

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

More important 3.9737 votes16 discussions

Homeless Shelters9mos9MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

More important 3.72.3k votes40 discussions

Private Rental Dependence3mos3MO

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

More important 3.63k votes43 discussions

Foreclosure Assistance9mos9MO

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Somewhat important 2.9963 votes29 discussions

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Education Issues

Tuition Fees11yrs11Y

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

More important 3.44.4k votes66 discussions

Niqāb9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.24.4k votes333 discussions

Irish Language Curriculum8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9348 votes90 discussions

Free Tuition Fees Scheme9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.24.2k votes293 discussions

Student Exchange Programs10mos10MO

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

Less important 2.2325 votes2 discussions

Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 54.6k votes98 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.84.4k votes46 discussions

Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2417 votes5 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Somewhat important 33.7k votes55 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9606 votes54 discussions

Women in Combat9yrs9Y

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Somewhat important 2.7246 votes16 discussions

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Economic Issues

Social Housing7yrs7Y

Should funding for social housing be increased?

More important 3.61.4k votes134 discussions

Budget Surplus Spending3mos3MO

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

More important 3.71.4k votes11 discussions

Taxes12yrs12Y

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

More important 3.53.1k votes128 discussions

Childcare Fee Cap3mos3MO

Should the government cap childcare fees to improve affordability?

More important 3.51.4k votes7 discussions

Tax on Wealthy and Corporations3mos3MO

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

More important 3.42.1k votes19 discussions

Water Charges8yrs8Y

Should water charges be abolished?

Somewhat important 2.92.7k votes150 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

European Union11yrs11Y

Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

Most important 4.43.8k votes45 discussions

Israel Trade Suspension3mos3MO

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

More important 4.22.1k votes17 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.74.4k votes69 discussions

Military Neutrality8yrs8Y

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

More important 3.51k votes41 discussions

Gaza ceasefire1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 3125 votes12 discussions

Weapon Sales Ethics1yr1Y

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

Somewhat important 2.7139 votes3 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.8374 votes6 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.24.1k votes103 discussions

NHS Healthcare System8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.14.4k votes218 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Less important 2.54.5k votes40 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 2.3378 votes23 discussions

Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.3290 votes69 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.44.5k 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?

Somewhat important 2.93.7k votes52 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.74.3k votes22 discussions

Greenhouse Emissions9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.5126 votes19 discussions

Food Waste9mos9MO

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Less important 2.4148 votes4 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.3241 votes44 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 3.34k votes58 discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.5214 votes8 discussions

Retirement Age of Politicians7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2.3199 votes14 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2.24.4k votes90 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.24.4k votes59 discussions

Voting Rights Abroad8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2242 votes33 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 1.8136 votes17 discussions

Elected Representatives8yrs8Y

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

Least important 1.8142 votes6 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 34.5k votes67 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.54.4k votes50 discussions

Genetic Engineering9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 2.6221 votes3 discussions

Lab Grown Meat9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.13.4k votes12 discussions

CRISPR Technology9mos9MO

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

Less important 1.9209 votes8 discussions

Space Exploration10mos10MO

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

Least important 11k votes15 discussions

Transportation Issues

Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities9mos9MO

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

More important 4.1967 votes3 discussions

Smart Transportation Infrastructure9mos9MO

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

More important 3.6705 votes14 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.33.5k votes103 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards9mos9MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 2.23.5k votes41 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.1173 votes3 discussions

Ride-Sharing Subsidies9mos9MO

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

Less important 22.7k votes37 discussions

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Immigration Issues

Immigrant Social Welfare Benefits9yrs9Y

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

Less important 2.34.4k votes201 discussions

Immigrant Housing3mos3MO

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

Less important 2.32.3k votes86 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?

Less important 2.32.6k votes131 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

Should immigrants to Ireland be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

Less important 2.1252 votes18 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.1197 votes26 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Less important 2.12.7k votes113 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.64.2k votes15 discussions

Criminal Justice Use of AI9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.5165 votes9 discussions

Free Legal Aid7yrs7Y

Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?

Less important 2.14.4k votes117 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.12.2k votes53 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2125 votes11 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 22.1k votes110 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Less important 2.64.5k votes120 discussions

Social Media Regulation7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2.53k votes100 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.1106 votes13 discussions

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Less important 2.1123 votes5 discussions

Term Limits11yrs11Y

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

Less important 1.9202 votes12 discussions

EU Federalism10mos10MO

Should the EU take steps towards a more federal structure, similar to the United States of America?

Less important 2.1144 votes3 discussions

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Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 3.2927 votes8 discussions

Data Privacy9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 2.71.9k votes5 discussions

Social Media Regulation9mos9MO

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

Less important 1.91.4k votes3 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?

Least important 1.61.1k votes6 discussions

Cryptocurrencies9mos9MO

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

Least important 1.44.1k 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 1.23.3k votes18 discussions

National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.32.1k votes52 discussions

Facial Recognition9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.34.3k votes22 discussions

National Identification System9mos9MO

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

Least important 1.8151 votes5 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 1.63.6k votes20 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense9mos9MO

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

Least important 1.62.4k votes17 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)?

Least important 1.4589 votes20 discussions