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Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

NR>NR Personal answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

the Economy › Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › European Union

Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Housing › Rent Control

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Education › Irish Language Curriculum

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

NR>NR 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?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Neutrality

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes, but only by court order

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership

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

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

NR>NR 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?

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

the Economy › Social Housing

Should funding for social housing be increased?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

NR>NR Personal answerNo, I don't trust the accuracy of AI yet

Social › Gender Transition

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes, but only if they are at least 16 years old

Domestic Policy › United Ireland

Do you support a united Ireland?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Education › Tuition Fees

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, and replace it with a graduate tax

the Economy › Taxes

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

NR>NR Personal answerNo, but lower taxes for the poor

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

NR>NR Personal answerNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

the Economy › Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Social › Euthanasia

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

NR>NR 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?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Housing › Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Immigration › EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

NR>NR Personal answerNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

the Economy › Inheritance Tax

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

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

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

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

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Ireland transition to a four-day workweek?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

Immigration › Freedom of Movement

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

NR>NR Personal answerNo, create a separate category for transgender athletes to compete against each other

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation

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

NR>NR Personal answerLess

the Economy › Water Charges

Should water charges be abolished?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

NR>NR Personal answerNo

the Environment › Greenhouse Emissions

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Healthcare › NHS Healthcare System

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Elections › Retirement Age of Politicians

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

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

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

NR>NR 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?

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

Transportation › High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare

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

NR>NR Personal answerNo changes needed

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

NR>NR Personal answerHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Education › Niqāb

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes, we should respect all cultural and religious traditions

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

NR>NR Personal answerIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Foreign Policy › Human Rights

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

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?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

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?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, for most but not all drugs

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?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

Immigration › Common Asylum System

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

NR>NR Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fox Hunting

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

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

Immigration › Immigrant Welfare Benefits

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Social › Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

NR>NR Personal answerNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

the Economy › Government Spending

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

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

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

NR>NR Personal answerNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Technology › Data Privacy

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

NR>NR 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?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

NR>NR Personal answerNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

NR>NR Personal answerNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Domestic Policy › Seanad Éireann Electoral System

Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes, but they should not be able to claim citizenship status of more than two nations

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › European Union Countries

Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

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?

NR>NR Personal answerNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

Domestic Policy › EU Federalism

Should the EU take steps towards a more federal structure, similar to the United States of America?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

the Economy › State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

NR>NR Personal answerDecrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

the Environment › Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Ireland provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, but with strict accountability.

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

NR>NR 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?

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

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes, as long as a disclosure is prominently displayed on packaging and restaurant menus

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

the Economy › CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

National Security › Foreign Assassination

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

NR>NR Personal answerNo

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

Education › Free Tuition Fees Scheme

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

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

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

the Economy › VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

NR>NR Personal answerDecrease, to provide economic growth

Elections › Voting Rights Abroad

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Backstop

Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?

NR>NR Personal answerNorthern Ireland should at least remain as it would create a situation that endangers the Good Friday Agreement and could cause conflict

the Environment › Fishing Rights

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

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Education › Student Exchange Programs

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

NR>NR 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?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Northern Ireland Power Sharing

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?

NR>NR Personal answerIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

the Environment › Fracking

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

NR>NR 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?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Elections › Seanad Éireann Referendum

Should the Seanad be abolished?

NR>NR 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?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK

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

NR>NR Personal answerNo

the Economy › Offshore Banking

Should Irish citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

the Economy › Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

the Environment › EU Energy Union

Should the EU create an energy union?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

NR>NR Personal answerNo

the Economy › Corporate Taxation

Should there be a minimum corporate tax rate set across the EU to avoid tax competition between member states?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

the Economy › Trade Ethics

Do you support the negotiation of trade agreements that include strict labor and environmental standards?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Elections › Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

NR>NR Personal answerNo, this would give too much political power to a small number of representatives

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

National Security › National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

the Economy › Youth Unemployment

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, our country has been on the losing side of trade deals for too long

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?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Gambling

Should the government ban gambling?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

the Economy › Energy Independence

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › EU Army

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, but with more transparency

Immigration › Migrant Children

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Dáil Participation

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes, especially if the question of unification is to be brought up, This will endure all parties have the same information and get their points across in the same forum

Foreign Policy › Central EU Agency

Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Social › Cultural Funding

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

NR>NR Personal answerNo

the Economy › EU Tax

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

NR>NR Personal answerNo

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

NR>NR Personal answerNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

Foreign Policy › Brexit

Should the EU work towards a closer relationship with the UK post-Brexit, including potential re-entry?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

the Economy › Decentralised Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

NR>NR Personal answerYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

Technology › Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

the Economy › EU Fiscal Integration

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Science › CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › EU Expansion

Do you support further enlargement of the EU to include more countries from the Western Balkans?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Right to Repair

Should the EU enforce a universal right to repair for all electronic devices sold in its member states?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

the Economy › Public Sector Borrowing

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

National Security › Cross-border Payments

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

the Economy › China Trade Rules

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

the Economy › EU Capital Market Union

Should the EU create a capital market union?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

NR>NR Personal answerNo

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?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Science › Space Exploration

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

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

NR>NR Personal answerYes

Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

NR>NR Personal answerNo

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Topics

What is your stance on abortion?

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

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

Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

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

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

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

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

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

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

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

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

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

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

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

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

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 AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

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

Do you support a united Ireland?

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

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

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?

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

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 new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

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

Should Ireland transition to a four-day workweek?

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

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

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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 water charges be abolished?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

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

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

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

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

Do you support the death penalty?

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

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

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