Here are your answers compared to this voter’s answers.
Social › Gay Marriage
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
Foreign Policy › European Union
StI>StI Personal answerNo, but renegotiate for strict limits on migration into the country and the terms of our monetary contributions |
Social › Abortion
StI>StI Personal answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
the Economy › Equal Pay
StI>StI Personal answerYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
Healthcare › Mental Health
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but only increase funding for personalised care instead of subsidising pharmaceutical companies |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
StI>StI Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Foreign Policy › Military Neutrality
StI>StI Personal answerYes |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
StI>StI Personal answerYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Transportation › Public Transportation
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
StI>StI Personal answerNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
StI>StI Personal answerNo, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
StI>StI Personal answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
the Economy › Social Housing
StI>StI Personal answerYes |
the Economy › Taxes
StI>StI Personal answerNo, but lower taxes for the poor |
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
StI>StI Personal answerNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead |
Healthcare › NHS Healthcare System
StI>StI Personal answerYes, as long as citizens also have the option to access private healthcare |
Education › Irish Language Curriculum
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but focus more on the ability to speak and understand the language instead of analysing poems, stories, and phrases |
Domestic Policy › United Ireland
StI>StI Personal answerRegardless, the government should focus on bringing about peace and reconciliation between both sides in Northern Ireland |
Social › Death Penalty
StI>StI Personal answerNo, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence |
Social › Euthanasia
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
StI>StI Personal answerNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy |
Foreign Policy › United States of Europe
StI>StI Personal answerNo, abolish the European parliament and reform the EU into a decentralized, economic alliance instead |
Education › Tuition Fees
StI>StI Personal answerNo, but they should be reduced |
Social › Gender Transition
StI>StI Personal answerNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions |
Elections › Retirement Age of Politicians
StI>StI Personal answerYes, they should have the same entitlements as the citizens they represent |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
StI>StI Personal answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation
StI>StI Personal answerLess, and implement a two-tier public/private system |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
StI>StI Personal answerNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
StI>StI Personal answerIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses |
the Environment › Animal Testing
StI>StI Personal answerNo, use lab grown cells instead |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
StI>StI Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security |
Social › Hate Speech
StI>StI Personal answerYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech |
Social › Women in Combat
StI>StI Personal answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
StI>StI Personal answerNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries |
Crime › Private Prisons
StI>StI Personal answerNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
StI>StI Personal answerNo, but allow local communities to experiment with the idea |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
StI>StI Personal answerNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation |
Healthcare › Safe Haven
StI>StI Personal answerYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate |
the Economy › Welfare
StI>StI Personal answerMore, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled |
Social › Transgender Athletes
StI>StI Personal answerNo, but allow sporting agencies to establish separate cate for transgender athletes |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
StI>StI Personal answerNo |
the Environment › Fox Hunting
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but only if the regulations of the Hunting Act are strictly followed |
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
StI>StI Personal answerNo, reform so the tax rate is based on the wealth of the recipient rather than the deceased |
the Economy › Water Charges
StI>StI Personal answerNo, but penalties should be levied on those who waste water. |
Crime › Defunding the Police
StI>StI Personal answerNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
StI>StI Personal answerNo, but require bankers to provide equity during financial crises |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
StI>StI Personal answerNo, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse |
Education › Niqāb
StI>StI Personal answerNo, and Catholic schools should be exclusive |
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
StI>StI Personal answerNo, fund the NRF and other anti-Taliban insurgent groups instead |
Healthcare › Marijuana
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but only for medical use |
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
StI>StI Personal answerNo |
Foreign Policy › EU Army
StI>StI Personal answerNo, and the European Union should not be militarised |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
StI>StI Personal answerNo, there is too much corruption in Ukraine |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
StI>StI Personal answerYes, social media companies are politically biased and need to be regulated |
the Economy › Government Spending
StI>StI Personal answerNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
Social › Niqāb
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
the Environment › Fracking
StI>StI Personal answerNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources |
the Economy › State Ownership
StI>StI Personal answerYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
StI>StI Personal answerNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth |
the Economy › Labor Unions
StI>StI Personal answerHurt, but they are necessary for a balance of power |
Science › Nuclear Energy
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but more priority needs to be put into the safety of nuclear energy |
Housing › High density residential buildings
StI>StI Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession |
Elections › Campaign Finance
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but limit the amount they can donate |
Immigration › EU Migrant Quota
StI>StI Personal answerNo |
Foreign Policy › Backstop
StI>StI Personal answerNo, this will prevent Britain from signing trade deals on its own |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
Immigration › Immigrant Welfare Benefits
StI>StI Personal answerYes, as long as they are working and paying taxes |
Foreign Policy › European Union Countries
StI>StI Personal answerYes, and the European Union should be reformed to make it more decentralized |
Domestic Policy › Seanad Éireann Electoral System
StI>StI Personal answerNo, but there should be a significant majority of Senators who are directly elected through universal suffrage. |
Immigration › Citizenship Test
StI>StI Personal answerYes |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
StI>StI Personal answerYes, unless they have committed a crime |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
StI>StI Personal answerNo, capture, interrogate, and imprison them instead |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
StI>StI Personal answerYes |
Domestic Policy › Northern Ireland Power Sharing
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but the present parliamentary system is in need of reform. |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
StI>StI Personal answerYes, as long as the crime was not committed while in office |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
StI>StI Personal answerNo, fund national and local programs instead |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
StI>StI Personal answerDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs |
the Economy › Government Pensions
StI>StI Personal answerYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
StI>StI Personal answerNo, not until every last hostage held by Hamas has been rescued or released |
Elections › Seanad Éireann Referendum
StI>StI Personal answerNo |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
StI>StI Personal answerNo, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time |
Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban
StI>StI Personal answerYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
StI>StI Personal answerDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit |
Foreign Policy › European Commission
StI>StI Personal answerNo, but it should be democratically reformed |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
StI>StI Personal answerYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Education › Free Tuition Fees Scheme
StI>StI Personal answerNo, but the Student Maintenance Grant and Assistant Fund should be higher |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but only provide humanitarian aid |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
StI>StI Personal answerNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
StI>StI Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
the Economy › VAT Rates
StI>StI Personal answerDecrease, to provide economic growth |
Elections › Voting Rights Abroad
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but only for citizens living in Northern Ireland |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
StI>StI Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Elections › Mental competency testing
StI>StI Personal answerYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
StI>StI Personal answerIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
StI>StI Personal answerNo, only for teachers or faculty members that commit acts of prejudice |
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
StI>StI Personal answerBoth equally |
Crime › Free Legal Aid
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but deny after three crimes |
Immigration › Migrant Children
StI>StI Personal answerYes |
Elections › Elected Representatives
StI>StI Personal answerNo, this would give too much political power to a small number of representatives |
Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK
StI>StI Personal answerYes, provided they meet EU standards and single market criteria |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
StI>StI Personal answerNo, but regulations and transparency are needed |
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but only temporarily, until Hamas is defeated |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
StI>StI Personal answerNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
Foreign Policy › Central EU Agency
StI>StI Personal answerNo, but encourage intelligence cooperation between existing member states |
Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions
StI>StI Personal answerNo, I don't trust the EU's definition of and authoritarian government |
Social › Employee Diversity Training
StI>StI Personal answerNo, only for employees that commit acts of discrimination |
Social › Student Diversity Training
StI>StI Personal answerNo |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
StI>StI Personal answerYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised |
the Economy › Tariffs
StI>StI Personal answerNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
StI>StI Personal answerNo, scientific consensus can quickly change and patients should be allowed to try unconventional ideas |
Domestic Policy › Gambling
StI>StI Personal answerNo, increase funding for addiction treatment instead |
the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but more priority should be given to food safety and environmental protection |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
StI>StI Personal answerNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
Domestic Policy › Dáil Participation
StI>StI Personal answerNo, but there should be a representative role for Irish citizens living abroad and in Northern Ireland within a reformed Seanad. |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
StI>StI Personal answerNo, businesses will raise prices if they are banned from using junk fees |
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but only if it does not involve Israel's destruction |
the Economy › Decentralised Finance
StI>StI Personal answerYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services |
the Environment › Greenhouse Emissions
StI>StI Personal answerYes |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
StI>StI Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
StI>StI Personal answerNo, but substantially increase penalties for continued violations of privacy data laws |
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
StI>StI Personal answerYes |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
StI>StI Personal answerNo, the biggest beneficiary of stock buybacks are pension funds and mutual funds |
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
StI>StI Personal answerNo, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
StI>StI Personal answerYes |
Domestic Policy › EU Federalism
StI>StI Personal answerNo |
the Environment › EU Energy Union
StI>StI Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
StI>StI Personal answerNo, unless the transaction is considered income |
Immigration › Common Asylum System
StI>StI Personal answerNo |
Domestic Policy › Right to Repair
StI>StI Personal answerYes |
the Environment › Fishing Rights
StI>StI Personal answerYes |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
StI>StI Personal answerYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
Social › Cultural Funding
StI>StI Personal answerYes, but not at the cost of healthcare, infrastructure, and education |
Immigration › Freedom of Movement
StI>StI Personal answerYes |
Foreign Policy › EU Army
StI>StI Personal answerNo |
Foreign Policy › Brexit
StI>StI Personal answerNo |
Crime › EU Legal System Integration
StI>StI Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Youth Unemployment
StI>StI Personal answerYes |
the Economy › Corporate Taxation
StI>StI Personal answerYes |
Foreign Policy › EU Expansion
StI>StI Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Single Digital Market
StI>StI Personal answerNo |
Foreign Policy › Human Rights
StI>StI Personal answerYes |
the Economy › China Trade Rules
StI>StI Personal answerYes |
Education › Student Exchange Programs
StI>StI Personal answerYes |
the Economy › EU Capital Market Union
StI>StI Personal answerNo |
Science › Space Exploration
StI>StI Personal answerYes |
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