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Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
This is an insane solution to the problems facing the public. A new charge here, a new break there, are we trying to become the US?
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Should water charges be abolished? Domestic water charges were introduced in 2015 for Irish homes that are connected to a public water supply or to public waste…
Roll it into other taxes. We of course need to pay for the treatment and supply of water, and the maintaince of the infrastructure, but the whole addition of th…
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Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?
This is a question of cost-benefit, and in weighing it, public sector borrowing isn't the only issue. There will always be some risk with borrowing, and I think…
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Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?
Obviously. People are innocent until proven guilty. Just because a man has been convicted of three robberies doesn't make him an arsonist, and we should want hi…
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Should the free tuition fees scheme be available to foreign students?
Not necessarily. If the student is already resident in Ireland, yes, much like our elections. For students considering Ireland as a destination for "studying ab…
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Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?
Access, yes. The terms could and should have been negotiated far more sanely. Punishing the UK for leaving was despicable.
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Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
I think this idea has merit, but I don't think it should automatically be military service -- there should be civilian service options for pacifists and those w…
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Should the UK withdraw from the European Union?
Not at present and not over migration, but I do think we should continue to evaluate our relationship with the EU.
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Should Ireland adopt a public healthcare system similar to the NHS in Britain?
The theory of the NHS model, not the application. We already behave horredeously towards our medical personnel and drive them overseas. We need to do better, fa…
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Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?
Nuance should be applied. Some substances (e.g. alcohol and ciagrettes) can be easily indentified in law, while with others (e.g. junk food) it's more difficult…
