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Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

8>8 Personal answerPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

8>8 Personal answerSolo si esto significa aumentar la calidad en cuanto a comodidad, ecología, funcionamiento, precio y rendimiento

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only for those with criminal backgrounds

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

8>8 Personal answerNo, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only indoors or crowded areas

the Economy › Taxes

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

8>8 Personal answerNo, but lower taxes for the poor

Social › Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

8>8 Personal answersi, Siempre y cuando el discurso no tenga características raciales, xenofobas, antisemitas, etc

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

8>8 Personal answerNo, a menos que dentro del negocio haya habido extorsión, amenazas de muerte o asesinatos

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation

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

8>8 Personal answerMás, pero en función de aumentar la calidad

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

8>8 Personal answerYes

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

8>8 Personal answerNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

the Economy › Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current social welfare benefits?

8>8 Personal answerMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

8>8 Personal answerHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but eliminate contractual occupancy quotas

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

8>8 Personal answerLower

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

8>8 Personal answerNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Immigration › Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

8>8 Personal answerYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

Healthcare › Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

8>8 Personal answerYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

8>8 Personal answerYes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

the Economy › Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

8>8 Personal answerSi, debería recortar el presupuesto de funcionarios y además el número de funcionarios. Y además reducir impuestos

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

8>8 Personal answerNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, unless they have committed a crime

the Environment › Plastic Product Ban

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

the Economy › State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

8>8 Personal answerNo, this impedes technological progress due to competition being stifled

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

8>8 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

8>8 Personal answerNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

8>8 Personal answerIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

8>8 Personal answerNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

8>8 Personal answerIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

8>8 Personal answerNo

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, pero todos los alimentos deberían tener un etiquetado en detalle de si contenido y posibles efectos adversos

the Economy › VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

8>8 Personal answerDecrease

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

8>8 Personal answerNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but decrease the amount

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?

8>8 Personal answerNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

the Environment › Fracking

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

the Economy › Offshore Banking

Should Irish citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

8>8 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but only for low-income pensioners

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Elections › Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

8>8 Personal answerYes, and reduce their salaries and retirement benefits

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

8>8 Personal answerYes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag

the Economy › Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

8>8 Personal answerNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

8>8 Personal answerYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

8>8 Personal answerYes, and all countries should switch to a blockchain currency like Bitcoin

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What is your stance on abortion?

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

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

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

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

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

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

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

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

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

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current social welfare benefits?

Do you support the death penalty?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

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

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

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

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

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

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

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

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?

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

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

Should Irish citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

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

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

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