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Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

9>9 Personal answerPro-choice

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Housing › Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › European Union

Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only by court order

Foreign Policy › Military Neutrality

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

9>9 Personal answerYes

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

the Economy › Social Housing

Should funding for social housing be increased?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › United Ireland

Do you support a united Ireland?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if it is achieved by peaceful means

the Economy › Taxes

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children

Social › Gender Transition

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

Education › Tuition Fees

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

9>9 Personal answerNo, but they should be reduced

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 answerNo

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Social › Euthanasia

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › NHS Healthcare System

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Elections › Retirement Age of Politicians

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

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

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

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, only for teachers or faculty members that commit acts of prejudice

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation

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

9>9 Personal answerLess

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Ireland transition to a four-day workweek?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Immigration › Freedom of Movement

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

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

the Economy › Inheritance Tax

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

9>9 Personal answerNo, but increase the tax-free allowance

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

9>9 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Water Charges

Should water charges be abolished?

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

9>9 Personal answerMore

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

the Environment › Greenhouse Emissions

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Immigration › EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Education › Niqāb

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Human Rights

Should the EU take a more active stance in foreign conflicts where human rights violations are reported?

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

9>9 Personal answerNo, but decriminalise drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

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 answerNo

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 › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Social › Niqāb

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Science › Genetic Engineering

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

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 answerYes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

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 answerYes

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

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for medical use

Technology › Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

9>9 Personal answerYes

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

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Seanad Éireann Electoral System

Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?

9>9 Personal answerYes

National Security › Foreign Assassination

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

9>9 Personal answerNo

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

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

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

9>9 Personal answerIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Foreign Policy › European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

9>9 Personal answerNo

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

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Science › Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits

the Environment › Fishing Rights

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Northern Ireland Power Sharing

Should the power-sharing provincial government be restored in Northern Ireland?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Education › Free Tuition Fees Scheme

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, foreign students deserve the same education opportunities as citizens

National Security › Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Education › Student Exchange Programs

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Elections › Seanad Éireann Referendum

Should the Seanad be abolished?

9>9 Personal answerNo, but make it a body that is wholly elected by the people

Crime › Free Legal Aid

Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but decrease the amount

Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK

Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?

9>9 Personal answerNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Elections › Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

9>9 Personal answerNo, but reduce their salaries and retirement benefits

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

the Environment › EU Energy Union

Should the EU create an energy union?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

9>9 Personal answerNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

the Economy › Energy Independence

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Dáil Participation

Should elected Members of Parliament in Northern Ireland be able to sit and participate in the Dáil?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › EU Army

Should the EU should form its own army independent of NATO?

9>9 Personal answerNo

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

9>9 Personal answerNo

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

9>9 Personal answerYes, the government should screen cryptocurrencies before circulation to ensure legitimate value and exchange rates

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Science › Space Exploration

Should the EU invest more heavily in its own space exploration and satellite programs?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

9>9 Personal answerNo

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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 the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

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

Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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

Should funding for social housing be increased?

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

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

Do you support a united Ireland?

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

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

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

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

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

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

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

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

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

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

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

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

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

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

Should Ireland transition to a four-day workweek?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

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

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

Do you support the death penalty?

Should water charges be abolished?

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

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

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

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

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

Should the EU take a more active stance in foreign conflicts where human rights violations are reported?

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

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

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

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

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

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

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

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

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

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

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

Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?