Jackser Owens
Independent
I would love your number 1 vote. I am an independent and have been an independant councillor for 30yrs, as was my late father before me
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Priority: Environment, energy, agriculture
Flood scheme for Enniscorthy. It was finalised but rejected by the government.
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Priority:
Mental health, not enough help or beds for patients
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Priority: Housing
To many people on the housing list and they are on it to long. No houses getting built
These answers were provided by the candidate
Taxes and spending
1 of 32 questions
Money that is currently being saved for future policy challenges (such as climate change and an ageing population) should be spent now on things like housing and healthcare.
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Taxes and spending
2 of 32 questions
Taxes on people earning over €100,000 a year should be increased.
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Taxes and spending
3 of 32 questions
The Universal Social Charge (USC) is a necessary source of revenue and should be kept.
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Taxes and spending
4 of 32 questions
Tax on inheritance should be reduced, even if it means cutting back on public spending or increasing other taxes.
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Taxes and spending
5 of 32 questions
Universal payments, such as child benefit and energy credits, should be replaced with more targeted measures aimed at the less well-off.
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Housing
6 of 32 questions
The government should focus on making houses more affordable rather than providing financial supports to first-time buyers.
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Housing
7 of 32 questions
Planning guidelines should be relaxed to allow for more one-off rural housing
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Housing
8 of 32 questions
A rent freeze should be introduced across the country, even if it risks landlords leaving the market
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Housing
9 of 32 questions
The Local Property Tax should be scrapped, even if it means less money available for local councils
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Transport
10 of 32 questions
The provision of public transport (trains, light rail, buses) should be prioritised over building roads
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Transport
11 of 32 questions
The passenger cap at Dublin airport should be lifted
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Environment, energy, agriculture
12 of 32 questions
Carbon taxes should continue to increase each year
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Environment, energy, agriculture
13 of 32 questions
Ireland should give up its exemption under the EU Nitrates directive
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Environment, energy, agriculture
14 of 32 questions
The government should introduce measures to significantly reduce the extent of livestock farming in Ireland
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Environment, energy, agriculture
15 of 32 questions
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminals should be allowed in Ireland, to improve security of supply
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Social issues and education
16 of 32 questions
Abortion should be allowed in a wider range of circumstances.
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Social issues and education
17 of 32 questions
Policies to increase the representation of women in politics have gone too far
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Social issues and education
18 of 32 questions
New laws on hate speech should be introduced to protect vulnerable communities
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Social issues and education
19 of 32 questions
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have too much power in Irish policy making
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Social issues and education
20 of 32 questions
Religious instruction should only take place outside school hours in Irish primary schools
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Social issues and education
21 of 32 questions
Gender diversity and transgender issues should be taught in Irish primary schools
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Immigration and asylum
22 of 32 questions
More resources should be given to improving conditions for asylum seekers
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Immigration and asylum
23 of 32 questions
Communities should be obliged to take their fair share of asylum seekers, even if there is local opposition
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Immigration and asylum
24 of 32 questions
Accommodation centres for asylum seekers should not be located in economically disadvantaged areas
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Immigration and asylum
25 of 32 questions
Rules on immigrant work permits and student visas should become more restrictive
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Crime and policing
26 of 32 questions
The solution to anti-social behaviour lies in tackling poverty and disadvantage rather than tougher policing
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Crime and policing
27 of 32 questions
Gardaí should take a more robust approach to dealing with political protests
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Foreign policy and defence
28 of 32 questions
Ireland should continue to provide financial and political support to Ukraine in response to the ongoing war
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Foreign policy and defence
29 of 32 questions
The EU should suspend its trade agreement with Israel
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Foreign policy and defence
30 of 32 questions
Ireland should retain its ‘triple lock’ rule for deploying troops abroad
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Foreign policy and defence
31 of 32 questions
Ireland should collaborate more with other EU member states on defence and security
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion
Irish unity
32 of 32 questions
A referendum on Irish unity should be held in the next five years
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- No opinion