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Foreign Policy Issues

European Union11yrs11Y

Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

Most important 4.9131 votes43 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

More important 4169 votes62 discussions

Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 5169 votes90 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

More important 4.2169 votes43 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Less important 2.2149 votes46 discussions

Education Issues

Tuition Fees11yrs11Y

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

Somewhat important 2.7168 votes57 discussions

Niqāb9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.5166 votes299 discussions

Free Tuition Fees Scheme9yrs9Y

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

Less important 1.9155 votes254 discussions

Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8154 votes53 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2168 votes81 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.5168 votes50 discussions

Science Issues

Lab Grown Meat6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.4126 votes10 discussions

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.3167 votes58 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Least important 1.6166 votes49 discussions

Economic Issues

Water Charges7yrs7Y

Should water charges be abolished?

Less important 2105 votes141 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

Less important 1.9127 votes109 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

Less important 2.1157 votes48 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Less important 2166 votes103 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.5102 votes75 discussions

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.1169 votes32 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 1.9145 votes46 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.6159 votes20 discussions

Housing Issues

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 1.9168 votes130 discussions

Healthcare Issues

NHS Healthcare System7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2.1165 votes196 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.7147 votes88 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Least important 1.6167 votes37 discussions

Criminal Issues

Free Legal Aid7yrs7Y

Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?

Less important 1.8168 votes112 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.7133 votes108 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Least important 1.7156 votes13 discussions

Immigration Issues

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Least important 1.6140 votes110 discussions

Immigrant Social Welfare Benefits9yrs9Y

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

Least important 1.5162 votes178 discussions

Transportation Issues

Electric Vehicle Mandates6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.8124 votes90 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards6mos6MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Least important 1.4126 votes23 discussions

National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 1.9133 votes52 discussions

Facial Recognition6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.5163 votes21 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications6mos6MO

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

Least important 1161 votes19 discussions

Technological Issues

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.2163 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 1.1114 votes14 discussions

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