Top Political Issues

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important  586.3k votes109 discussions

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

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

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

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

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

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

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Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

More important  3.785.5k votes69 discussions

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

Somewhat important  3.384.7k votes367 discussions

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

Somewhat important  2.877k votes323 discussions

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

Somewhat important  2.74.9k votes3 discussions

Should the government ban students from using smartphones during the school day?

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Most important  4.712.1k votes23 discussions

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

Most important  4.426.7k votes29 discussions

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Most important  4.25.4k votes29 discussions

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

More important  427.5k votes41 discussions

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

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

More important  3.533.6k votes44 discussions

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

Most important  4.66.2k votes6 discussions

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

Somewhat important  3.477.8k votes106 discussions

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

Somewhat important  3.383k votes243 discussions

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important  3.24.5k votes7 discussions

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

Somewhat important  3.18k votes23 discussions

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

Somewhat important  34.5k votes71 discussions

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

More important  3.56.5k votes62 discussions

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

More important  3.53.7k votes22 discussions

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

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

Somewhat important  3.242k votes141 discussions

Should the government provide social welfare benefits to foreigners?

Somewhat important  3.184.5k votes218 discussions

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

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Should Ireland withdraw from the European Union?

Most important  4.670.4k votes52 discussions

Should Ireland end its traditional policy of military neutrality?

More important  4.121.6k votes45 discussions

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

More important  3.980.8k votes79 discussions

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

More important  3.62.1k votes3 discussions

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Somewhat important  3.42.7k votes17 discussions

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Somewhat important  3.22.9k votes3 discussions

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

More important  3.92.6k votes10 discussions

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important  3.34.1k votes23 discussions

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important  3.212.8k votes13 discussions

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important  368.1k votes21 discussions

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important  2.814.7k votes44 discussions

Should repeat offenders be entitled to free legal aid?

Somewhat important  2.784.2k votes123 discussions

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

More important  4.13.9k votes15 discussions

Do you support a united Ireland?

More important  3.63.6k votes27 discussions

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Somewhat important  3.33.3k votes6 discussions

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Somewhat important  3.185.1k votes130 discussions

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

Somewhat important  343.6k votes126 discussions

Should the Seanad be a wholly elected body?

Somewhat important  2.92.7k votes29 discussions

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

Somewhat important  3.485.1k votes43 discussions

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

Somewhat important  3.47.3k votes48 discussions

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

More important  3.42.1k votes23 discussions

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

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Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

Somewhat important  3.15k votes23 discussions

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

Somewhat important  2.969k votes57 discussions

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

Most important  4.52.3k votes13 discussions

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

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Should funding for social housing be increased?

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Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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Should Ireland raise taxes on the rich?

More important  3.777.2k votes148 discussions

Should the government cap childcare fees to improve affordability?

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

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

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

More important  3.44.4k votes9 discussions

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

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

Somewhat important  2.984k votes69 discussions

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Most important  4.319.8k votes3 discussions

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Most important  4.316.2k votes45 discussions

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

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

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

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

Somewhat important  33.5k votes7 discussions