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Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

9>9 Personal answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

9>9 Personal answerYes

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

Housing › Rent Control

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

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

Foreign Policy › Military Neutrality

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

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 › Gaza ceasefire

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

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

the Economy › Budget Surplus Spending

Should a budget surplus fund tax cuts, cost-of-living support, and public services?

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 answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

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 if they are at least 16 years old

Domestic Policy › United Ireland

Do you support a united Ireland?

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

Education › Tuition Fees

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

9>9 Personal answerNo, but they should be reduced

Foreign Policy › Israel Trade Suspension

Should the government suspend trade with Israel due to the Israel-Hamas conflict?

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Childcare Fee Cap

Should the government cap childcare fees to improve affordability?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

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

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace

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

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Housing › Private Rental Dependence

Should the government shift from private rentals to public housing to improve affordability?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

9>9 Personal answerNo

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

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

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

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

the Environment › Greenhouse Emissions

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Social › Niqāb

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, but during hours of worship or other holidays it should be the choice of the student in a safe space to worship and or celebrate

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tax on Wealthy and Corporations

Do you support tax policies that target high earners, banks, and luxury sectors?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

9>9 Personal answerNo, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Education › Niqāb

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, but in hours of worship or other situations, in a safe space, the choice should be give to the student.

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

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

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

Immigration › Immigrant Housing

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Immigration › Immigrant Welfare Benefits

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

9>9 Personal answerYes

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

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Domestic Policy › Seanad Éireann Electoral System

Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › European Union Countries

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

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 a similar system to community notes on Twitter should be implemented, information on who and where info was posted should be made clear.

Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

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

Domestic Policy › EU Federalism

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

9>9 Personal answerYes, and nationalise the industry

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

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

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

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Ireland provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

9>9 Personal answerYes, and increase the current amount of resources we are providing

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, and we should be focusing more on improving public transportation

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

9>9 Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount of spending

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, we need more long-term studies to ensure safety

Foreign Policy › European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

9>9 Personal answerNo

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 answerNo, but create more safe spaces that could guarantee security and safety.

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

9>9 Personal answerYes

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

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

Education › Free Tuition Fees Scheme

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, but the fees should be reduced and more grants made available, like SUSI, to help those who would be struggling.

Foreign Policy › Backstop

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, keep the EU bloc’s single market and its customs union

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, but there should be a cap on income and tax breaks especially those that are landlords

the Environment › Fishing Rights

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, but more action has to be taken to ensure each country has a fair claim and overfishing caused by outside actors should be swiftly punished

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

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 answerNeither, we should create a European military defense system instead

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

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, but investment is still needed in improving key roads that see major traffic or accidents

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Crime › Free Legal Aid

Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but deny after three crimes

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, but this should not be a choice of one or the other, both deserve increased funding or better training/implementation

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

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

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, the government should invest in planting more trees to capture carbon instead

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

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

Domestic Policy › Gambling

Should the government ban gambling?

9>9 Personal answerYes, and we should increase funding for addiction treatement

Foreign Policy › EU Army

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

9>9 Personal answerNo

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

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

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 answerNo

Foreign Policy › Central EU Agency

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Social › Cultural Funding

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

Foreign Policy › Brexit

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

9>9 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?

9>9 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?

9>9 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?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › EU Expansion

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

9>9 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?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

9>9 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)?

9>9 Personal answerNo, but a system should be put in place to ensure it is not sent to organisations that are classed as oppressive or terrorists, according to the UN, EU NATO etc.

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

9>9 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?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design

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

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 gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

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 increase spending on public transportation?

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

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

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

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 a budget surplus fund tax cuts, cost-of-living support, and public services?

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

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 the government suspend trade with Israel due to the Israel-Hamas conflict?

Should the government cap childcare fees to improve affordability?

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?

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 the government shift from private rentals to public housing to improve affordability?

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

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

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

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 government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

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 tax policies that target high earners, banks, and luxury sectors?

Do you support the death penalty?

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

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 frozen embryos be considered children?

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

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

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

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

Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?

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

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

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

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

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

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

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

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

Should Ireland provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

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

Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

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

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

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

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