@B23GP4M

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

B>B Personal answerPro-choice

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

B>B Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › European Union

Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › Rent Control

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

B>B Personal answerYes

Education › Irish Language Curriculum

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

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Neutrality

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

B>B Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but only by court order

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

B>B Personal answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Social Housing

Should funding for social housing be increased?

B>B Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

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

Foreign Policy › Israel Trade Suspension

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Education › Tuition Fees

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only for citizens

Domestic Policy › United Ireland

Do you support a united Ireland?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Taxes

Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics

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

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Euthanasia

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

B>B 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?

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

Housing › Green Spaces

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

B>B Personal answerNo

Housing › Private Rental Dependence

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Inheritance Tax

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

B>B Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

B>B Personal answerNo

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

B>B Personal answerNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Immigration › Freedom of Movement

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Ireland transition to a four-day workweek?

B>B Personal answerYes

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

B>B Personal answerNo

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

B>B Personal answerYes, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation

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

B>B Personal answerLess, but greatly increase services available in primary care centres and provide minor injury clinics to take non urgent ED patients

the Environment › Greenhouse Emissions

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Water Charges

Should water charges be abolished?

B>B Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

B>B Personal answerYes

Healthcare › NHS Healthcare System

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Elections › Retirement Age of Politicians

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Niqāb

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

B>B Personal answerMore

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Tax on Wealthy and Corporations

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

B>B Personal answerYes

Education › Niqāb

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

B>B Personal answerNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerNo

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Immigration › Immigrant Welfare Benefits

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only for refugees and asylum seekers

Immigration › Common Asylum System

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › Fox Hunting

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

B>B Personal answerNo

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Technology › Data Privacy

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

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

B>B Personal answerNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

B>B Personal answerYes, unless they have committed a crime

Domestic Policy › EU Federalism

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

B>B Personal answerYes

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?

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

B>B Personal answerIncrease

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerYes

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

B>B Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Ireland provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Ireland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › CEO Pay Cap

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

B>B Personal answerYes

National Security › Foreign Assassination

Should Ireland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

B>B Personal answerNo

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but only if it’s tightly regulated and used with transparency

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

B>B Personal answerYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds

Education › Free Tuition Fees Scheme

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Elections › Voting Rights Abroad

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

B>B Personal answerNo

the Environment › Fishing Rights

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Education › Student Exchange Programs

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

B>B Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Northern Ireland Power Sharing

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Ireland increase or decrease military spending?

B>B Personal answerIncrease

the Environment › Fracking

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

B>B Personal answerYes

Elections › Seanad Éireann Referendum

Should the Seanad be abolished?

B>B Personal answerNo, but it should be reformed to increase its function and power

Crime › Free Legal Aid

Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?

B>B Personal answerYes

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

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

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › EU Energy Union

Should the EU create an energy union?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Corporate Taxation

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

B>B Personal answerNo

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

B>B Personal answerNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only when there is a better E Charging infrastructure available

Elections › Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

B>B Personal answerNo

National Security › National Identification System

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Irish flag?

B>B Personal answerYes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag

Foreign Policy › EU Army

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

B>B Personal answerNo

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?

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Gambling

Should the government ban gambling?

B>B Personal answerNo, But introduce stricter regulation and awareness campaigns

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Central EU Agency

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Cultural Funding

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

B>B Personal answerYes

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

B>B Personal answerNo

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › EU Fiscal Integration

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

B>B 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?

B>B 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?

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

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

B>B 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?

B>B 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)?

B>B Personal answerYes

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Science › Space Exploration

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

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

B>B Personal answerYes

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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 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?

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

Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

Do you support a united Ireland?

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?

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

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

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

Should Ireland transition to a four-day workweek?

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

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?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

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

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

Do you support the death penalty?

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

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

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?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

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 government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

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

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

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

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

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

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