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@8SW57DK answered…4yrs4Y

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

I would give heterosexual couples priority, but not completely exclude gay couples, especially if they are related to the child

@8SW57DK answered…4yrs4Y

Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?

Mostly elected

@8SW57DK answered…4yrs4Y

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

I don't think there is much threat currently, but we should implement screening

@8SW57DK answered…4yrs4Y

Should the government provide welfare benefits to foreigners?

If they've been in the country for 5 years or are a refugee or asylum seeker yes

@8SW57DK answered…4yrs4Y

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

Yes, and pension should be based on how long they were in office

@8SW57DK answered…4yrs4Y

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

Yes, but the details of the crime should be publicized if not previously known

@8SW57DK answered…4yrs4Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Yes for assets

@8SW57DK answered…4yrs4Y

Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?

Yes - Innocent until proven guilty

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@8SW57DK answered…4yrs4Y

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

No and increase funding for palative care

@8SW57DK answered…4yrs4Y

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

Board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender, but some checks to ensure that discrimination does not take place may be necessary

@8SW57DK answered…4yrs4Y

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

For someone living in Ireland, even if not a citizen - yes. Someone just coming over to study - no

@8SW57DK answered…4yrs4Y

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

Focus on rehab, and maybe reducing the penalty for personal use, but I don't support decriminilization

@8SW57DK answered…4yrs4Y

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

If a bank needs state support bonuses should be capped. Otherwise they can do what they want

@8SW57DK answered…4yrs4Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

I think it should be more in the form of a card that can only be used for essential services

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