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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 3.6128 votes17 discussions

Homeless Shelters6mos6MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Somewhat important 3207 votes38 discussions

Foreclosure Assistance6mos6MO

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Less important 2.5141 votes27 discussions

Private Rental Dependence1wk1W

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

Less important 2.4112 votes17 discussions

High density residential buildings8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.3135 votes32 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2345 votes129 discussions

Transportation Issues

Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.2138 votes3 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.9218 votes89 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards6mos6MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 1.9212 votes23 discussions

Ride-Sharing Subsidies6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.7174 votes31 discussions

Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes6mos6MO

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

Least important 1.3124 votes26 discussions

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.3135 votes8 discussions

Data Privacy6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.3137 votes5 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?

Least important 1.5133 votes4 discussions

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.2326 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 1209 votes14 discussions

Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 5351 votes90 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.8350 votes43 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Less important 2.4296 votes46 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

European Union11yrs11Y

Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

Most important 4.6264 votes43 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.8346 votes61 discussions

Military Neutrality7yrs7Y

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

Somewhat important 2.9136 votes38 discussions

Post Brexit UK8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.5104 votes138 discussions

Economic Issues

Water Charges7yrs7Y

Should water charges be abolished?

Somewhat important 3.2256 votes141 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

Somewhat important 2.7287 votes108 discussions

Social Housing7yrs7Y

Should funding for social housing be increased?

Somewhat important 2.7160 votes130 discussions

Education Issues

Tuition Fees11yrs11Y

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

More important 3.7347 votes57 discussions

Niqāb9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.4347 votes297 discussions

Free Tuition Fees Scheme9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2332 votes253 discussions

Healthcare Issues

NHS Healthcare System7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 3349 votes195 discussions

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.4304 votes87 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Less important 2.1352 votes37 discussions

Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3316 votes53 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2346 votes80 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.7346 votes50 discussions

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3347 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 2.2288 votes46 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.7345 votes20 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6350 votes58 discussions

Lab Grown Meat6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.3210 votes10 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.1348 votes49 discussions

Space Exploration7mos7MO

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

Least important 1.3129 votes14 discussions

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?

Less important 2.3182 votes73 discussions

Immigrant Social Welfare Benefits9yrs9Y

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

Less important 2.2346 votes176 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Less important 2.1296 votes110 discussions

Migrant Children8yrs8Y

Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?

Least important 1.5120 votes33 discussions

Criminal Issues

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.1335 votes13 discussions

Free Legal Aid7yrs7Y

Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?

Less important 2347 votes112 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.7266 votes108 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Less important 2.1350 votes102 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

Less important 2341 votes48 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.8193 votes75 discussions

Dáil Participation7yrs7Y

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

Least important 1.6116 votes167 discussions

National Security Issues

Facial Recognition6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.2337 votes21 discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 1.9262 votes52 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 1.3329 votes19 discussions