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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 5146 votes90 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.7148 votes43 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Least important 1.6131 votes46 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

European Union11yrs11Y

Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

Somewhat important 3122 votes43 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.3139 votes61 discussions

Education Issues

Tuition Fees11yrs11Y

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

Somewhat important 3144 votes57 discussions

Niqāb9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.6142 votes297 discussions

Free Tuition Fees Scheme9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.7132 votes253 discussions

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

Less important 2.4104 votes108 discussions

Healthcare Issues

Healthcare Privatisation9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.4133 votes87 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Less important 2.3149 votes37 discussions

NHS Healthcare System7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2.3143 votes195 discussions

Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6135 votes53 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Least important 1.6146 votes80 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.6146 votes50 discussions

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.4150 votes32 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.7144 votes20 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Least important 1.5116 votes46 discussions

Housing Issues

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Least important 1.7144 votes129 discussions

Criminal Issues

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2136 votes13 discussions

Free Legal Aid7yrs7Y

Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?

Least important 1.6145 votes112 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.3111 votes108 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.8150 votes58 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Least important 1.6150 votes49 discussions

Lab Grown Meat6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.5109 votes10 discussions

Immigration Issues

Immigrant Social Welfare Benefits9yrs9Y

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

Least important 1.6149 votes176 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Least important 1.4126 votes110 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Least important 1.5147 votes102 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

Least important 1.5147 votes48 discussions

National Security Issues

Facial Recognition6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.7140 votes21 discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Least important 1.6109 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 1.1135 votes19 discussions

Transportation Issues

Diesel Emission Standards6mos6MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Least important 1.4104 votes23 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.3105 votes89 discussions

Technological Issues

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Least important 1137 votes4 discussions

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