@9MBLRCN

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

9>9 Personal answerPro-choice, but ban after the first three months

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

9>9 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?

9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Foreign Policy › European Union

Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Education › Irish Language Curriculum

Should the Irish language remain a compulsory subject on the national curriculum?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but focus more on the ability to speak and understand the language instead of analysing poems, stories, and phrases

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

9>9 Personal answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

the Economy › Social Housing

Should funding for social housing be increased?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

9>9 Personal answerNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Education › Tuition Fees

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

9>9 Personal answerNo, but they should be reduced

the Economy › Taxes

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Social › Euthanasia

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

9>9 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?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as it is part of a debate environment (such as universities) and it can be freely criticised and argued against.

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

9>9 Personal answerNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

the Economy › Inheritance Tax

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

9>9 Personal answerNo, reform so the tax rate is based on the wealth of the recipient rather than the deceased

Immigration › EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

9>9 Personal answerNo, but it should help countries that are in areas overwhelmed with migrants

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Immigration › Freedom of Movement

Should the EU restrict the freedom of movement to better control immigration and security?

9>9 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Ireland transition to a four-day workweek?

9>9 Personal answerPeople should work the amount of days they want to work

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

Elections › Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

9>9 Personal answerNo, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

9>9 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?

9>9 Personal answerLess, and provide more government funding

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Healthcare › NHS Healthcare System

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Elections › Retirement Age of Politicians

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, they should have the same entitlements as the citizens they represent

the Environment › Greenhouse Emissions

Should the EU cut greenhouse emissions to net-zero by 2050?

9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as that does not affect the most vulnerable people

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Social › Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

the Economy › Welfare

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, hey should increase for more people in some sectors like childcare and health. Supervision should increase so the benefits go to people that really need them.

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

9>9 Personal answerNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Education › Niqāb

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

9>9 Personal answerNo, companies should raise the national minimum wage and adjust it according to inflation and invest in important areas that are problematic in Ireland compared with the rest of EU countries, such as health, transportation, housing, childcare and environment.

Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

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?

9>9 Personal answerYes, if citizens are required to do it too.

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

9>9 Personal answerYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

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?

9>9 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?

9>9 Personal answerNo, this is a waste of time and money

Immigration › Immigrant Welfare Benefits

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as they are working and paying taxes

Immigration › Common Asylum System

Should the EU establish a common asylum system with standardized procedures and shared responsibilities among member states?

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Spending

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Social › Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

9>9 Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fox Hunting

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

9>9 Personal answerNo, this is a cruel sport which should remain illegal

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, and lower the cap to 20%

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, but they should make mandatory for the public, specially in schools, good practice of navigating the internet and analysing information critically.

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

9>9 Personal answerNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

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?

9>9 Personal answerNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

9>9 Personal answerDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only after living in the country for 10 years

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

9>9 Personal answerNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

9>9 Personal answerYes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

9>9 Personal answerYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

9>9 Personal answerNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

9>9 Personal answerNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

9>9 Personal answerHomeless individuals might refuse available shelter or housing that is not in good conditions or for personal reasons such as living in an area that doesn't make them comfortable or safe. They can sleep or encamp on some public property as long as these areas are large, far from very busy areas and they keep them clean and organised.

National Security › Foreign Assassination

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

9>9 Personal answerNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial

Education › Free Tuition Fees Scheme

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, if foreign students work and pay taxes in Ireland.

Elections › Voting Rights Abroad

Should Irish citizens, living abroad and in Northern Ireland, have the right to vote in presidential elections?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only within the first 20 years

the Environment › Fishing Rights

Should the EU impose stricter limitations on fishing quotas to preserve marine ecosystems?

9>9 Personal answerYes, if the specie is in danger.

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the Dáil Éireann?

9>9 Personal answerNo, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time

Education › Student Exchange Programs

Do you support the increase of the EU budget for student exchange programs like Erasmus+?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

9>9 Personal answerNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?

9>9 Personal answerIncrease

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Environment › Fracking

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Crime › Free Legal Aid

Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if they were somewhat forced into the same situation again because there were no options available to behave differently.

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, for tasks that are not important

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

9>9 Personal answerNo

the Environment › EU Energy Union

Should the EU create an energy union?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Elections › Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

9>9 Personal answerNo, it’s just a piece of cloth that doesn’t represent what it should

the Economy › Youth Unemployment

Should the EU implement a union-wide policy to combat youth unemployment specifically?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Crime › EU Legal System Integration

Should the EU move towards a more integrated legal system with uniform civil and criminal laws across all member states?

9>9 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Energy Independence

Should the EU prioritize achieving complete energy independence from non-EU countries?

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Immigration › Migrant Children

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Environment › EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as they also provide infrastructures and these vehicles only consume clean energy sources

Social › Cultural Funding

Should the EU increase funding for cultural initiatives that promote European heritage and diversity?

9>9 Personal answerNo

the Economy › EU Tax

Do you believe there should be an EU-wide tax on financial transactions

9>9 Personal answerNo

the Economy › EU Fiscal Integration

Should the EU adopt a shared fiscal policy and budget among member states to stabilize the economy?

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › China Trade Rules

Should the EU impose strict trade rules on China in order to protect its economy?

9>9 Personal answerYes only when it refers to strategic and important national sectors that can make states vulnerable.

the Economy › Single Digital Market

Should the EU prioritize the completion of a single digital market to ensure uniform access to digital services across all member states?

9>9 Personal answerYes

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Topics

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 Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

Should the Irish language remain a compulsory subject on the national curriculum?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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 funding for social housing be increased?

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

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

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 abolish the inheritance tax?

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

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

Should the EU restrict the freedom of movement to better control immigration and security?

Should Ireland transition to a four-day workweek?

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

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

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 military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

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

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

Should the EU cut greenhouse emissions to net-zero by 2050?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

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

Do you support the death penalty?

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

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

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

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 provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

Should the EU establish a common asylum system with standardized procedures and shared responsibilities among member states?

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

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

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

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

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

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

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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 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?

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

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

Should Irish citizens, living abroad and in Northern Ireland, have the right to vote in presidential elections?

Should the EU impose stricter limitations on fishing quotas to preserve marine ecosystems?

Should there be term limits set for members of the Dáil Éireann?

Do you support the increase of the EU budget for student exchange programs like Erasmus+?

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?