@9ZM42BY

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

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › European Union

Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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 › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

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

Foreign Policy › Military Neutrality

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, this is necessary to combat terrorism

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

Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Social Housing

Should funding for social housing be increased?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

9>9 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?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Israel Trade Suspension

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › United Ireland

Do you support a united Ireland?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if both sides independently and overwhelmingly vote in favor of it

Education › Tuition Fees

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

9>9 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Taxes

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

9>9 Personal answerYes

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

Social › Euthanasia

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

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Housing › Green Spaces

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Housing › Private Rental Dependence

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Immigration › EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

9>9 Personal answerNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Ireland transition to a four-day workweek?

9>9 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?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only to influence public opinion, not tamper with a fair voting process

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

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 answerYes

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

9>9 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?

9>9 Personal answerMore

the Economy › Water Charges

Should water charges be abolished?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

9>9 Personal answerYes

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

Elections › Retirement Age of Politicians

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Social › Niqāb

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

the Economy › Tax on Wealthy and Corporations

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Education › Niqāb

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Human Rights

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

9>9 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?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

9>9 Personal answerYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

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, as long as they are working and paying taxes

Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Technology › Data Privacy

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

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

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only in response to extreme situations

Domestic Policy › Seanad Éireann Electoral System

Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?

9>9 Personal answerYes

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

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 answerYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

9>9 Personal answerYes, but only for medical use

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, not until we find an eco-friendly and humane way to acquire the materials

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

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 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?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

9>9 Personal answerYes

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, AI for surveillance is not developed enough to rely on. It can be bias towards certain sub groups

Education › Free Tuition Fees Scheme

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

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 answerNo

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

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

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

Domestic Policy › Northern Ireland Power Sharing

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

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

the Environment › Fracking

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Crime › Free Legal Aid

Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?

9>9 Personal answerNo

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

9>9 Personal answerNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

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 they must perform community service on a daily basis

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

9>9 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › EU Army

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Crime › EU Legal System Integration

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Gambling

Should the government ban gambling?

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

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 answerYes

Social › Cultural Funding

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

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, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

9>9 Personal answerNo

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

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

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

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

Science › Space Exploration

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

9>9 Personal answerYes

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 answerNo

@9ZM42BY

Answers

Topics

What is your stance on abortion?

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

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 provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

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

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 increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

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?

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

Do you support a united Ireland?

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

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

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

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 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 attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

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

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

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

Should water charges be abolished?

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 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?

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

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

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?

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 the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

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

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

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

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

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?

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

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

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

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