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.

Taxes on people earning over €100,000 a year should be increased.

The Universal Social Charge (USC) is a necessary source of revenue and should be kept.

Tax on inheritance should be reduced, even if it means cutting back on public spending or increasing other taxes.

Universal payments, such as child benefit and energy credits, should be replaced with more targeted measures aimed at the less well-off.

The government should focus on making houses more affordable rather than providing financial supports to first-time buyers.

Planning guidelines should be relaxed to allow for more one-off rural housing

A rent freeze should be introduced across the country, even if it risks landlords leaving the market

The Local Property Tax should be scrapped, even if it means less money available for local councils

The provision of public transport (trains, light rail, buses) should be prioritised over building roads

The passenger cap at Dublin airport should be lifted

Carbon taxes should continue to increase each year

Ireland should give up its exemption under the EU Nitrates directive

The government should introduce measures to significantly reduce the extent of livestock farming in Ireland

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminals should be allowed in Ireland, to improve security of supply

Abortion should be allowed in a wider range of circumstances.

Policies to increase the representation of women in politics have gone too far

New laws on hate speech should be introduced to protect vulnerable communities

Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have too much power in Irish policy making

Religious instruction should only take place outside school hours in Irish primary schools

Gender diversity and transgender issues should be taught in Irish primary schools

More resources should be given to improving conditions for asylum seekers

Communities should be obliged to take their fair share of asylum seekers, even if there is local opposition

Accommodation centres for asylum seekers should not be located in economically disadvantaged areas

Rules on immigrant work permits and student visas should become more restrictive

The solution to anti-social behaviour lies in tackling poverty and disadvantage rather than tougher policing

Gardaí should take a more robust approach to dealing with political protests

Ireland should continue to provide financial and political support to Ukraine in response to the ongoing war

The EU should suspend its trade agreement with Israel

Ireland should retain its ‘triple lock’ rule for deploying troops abroad

Ireland should collaborate more with other EU member states on defence and security

A referendum on Irish unity should be held in the next five years