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Poll: Will you watch the Eurovision Song Contest?

1 hour ago 1,553 Views 18 Comments

The semi-finals begin this evening, with the big finale on Saturday. Will you admit to sneaking a peek?

# your-say - Yesterday’s News

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Poll: Should ‘alco-locks’ be mandatory on all vehicles?

Yesterday, 10:31 AM 5,268 Views 89 Comments

An event in Dublin this week is set to call for the universal use of in-car breathalysers, disabling a car if the driver fails it.

# your-say - Sunday 20 May, 2012

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Poll: Is online activism effective?

Sun, 11:25 AM 3,183 Views 33 Comments

Do you think “clicktivism” can utilise the Internet to facilitate meaningful social or political action?

# your-say - Saturday 19 May, 2012

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Poll: Are ‘R plates’ for beginner drivers a good idea?

Sat, 11:01 AM 6,407 Views 98 Comments

Do you agree with proposals to introduce R plates in order to identify novice drivers?

# your-say - Friday 18 May, 2012

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Poll: Should alcohol companies be banned from sponsoring sports events?

Fri, 10:10 AM 2,405 Views 42 Comments

A minister has said the government is pressing ahead with plans, but critics argue that it will cut off vital funds for sports clubs. What do you think?

# your-say - Thursday 17 May, 2012

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Poll: Should students be expelled for posting abuse on social networking sites?

Thu, 9:52 AM 5,430 Views 99 Comments

Four students at a Dublin school have been expelled after posting comments about teachers on Facebook. Is the sanction too harsh? Or do you agree with it?

# your-say - Wednesday 16 May, 2012

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Poll: Were the Gardaí right to dismantle the Occupy Galway camp?

Wed, 9:45 AM 4,503 Views 108 Comments

The final Occupy camp was evicted in the early hours of this morning. Right decision? Or would you have liked to see it stick around?

# your-say - Tuesday 15 May, 2012

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Poll: Should taxis be allowed to display signs of ‘Irishness’?

15/05/12 7,298 Views 175 Comments

Following the widespread reaction to TheJournal.ie’s exclusive investigation into green lights carried on top of some Dublin taxis, the Transport Minister has said that any sign to indicate that a driver is Irish is ‘inherently racist’.

# your-say - Monday 14 May, 2012

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Poll: Have you ever lied on your CV?

14/05/12 3,058 Views 23 Comments

The head of Yahoo has resigned after it was found that his CV said he had a computer science degree which he didn’t actually have. Have you ever tried to get away with it?

# your-say - Sunday 13 May, 2012

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Poll: Are you happy with the quality of the referendum campaigns?

13/05/12 2,978 Views 135 Comments

Declan Ganley’s back in the fray, as Michael Noonan fears election fatigue. How do you feel so far?

# your-say - Saturday 12 May, 2012

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Poll: Will Greece leave the euro?

12/05/12 5,057 Views 58 Comments

No government, jittery markets and new elections on the cards. Is Greece on the verge of leaving he single currency?

# your-say - Friday 11 May, 2012

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Poll: Is Enda Kenny right to refuse to take part in a debate with Vincent Browne?

11/05/12 4,020 Views 176 Comments

The Taoiseach has repeatedly said he will not appear on any Vincent Browne programme since the presenter made controversial remarks about the FG leader in 2010. Is Enda right?

# your-say - Thursday 10 May, 2012

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Poll: Should Ireland introduce same-sex marriage?

10/05/12 3,667 Views 167 Comments

Ireland already has civil partnerships for couples who want to make a commitment – but should the country follow Barack Obama’s lead on gay marriage?

# your-say - Wednesday 9 May, 2012

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Poll: Is the new social welfare ID card a good idea?

09/05/12 8,685 Views 102 Comments

The new Public Services Card is due to be rolled out nationwide this month in a bid to reduce social welfare fraud. But is it a good move?

# your-say - Tuesday 8 May, 2012

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Poll: Should Éamon Ó Cuív leave Fianna Fáil?

08/05/12 4,875 Views 60 Comments

Will he stay or will he go?

# your-say - Monday 7 May, 2012

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Poll: Should Ireland still hold referendum following Hollande’s victory?

07/05/12 7,074 Views 121 Comments

Hollande vowed during his election campaign to renegotiate the Fiscal Compact – but Gilmore has insisted that this will not impact Ireland’s plans. What do you think?

# your-say - Sunday 6 May, 2012

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Poll: Should Ireland have directly-elected mayors?

06/05/12 3,107 Views 37 Comments

Nine out of ten English cities rejected the idea of elected mayors this weekend. Should Ireland be looking at introducing them?

# your-say - Saturday 5 May, 2012

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Poll: Have you read the fiscal treaty?

05/05/12 4,039 Views 102 Comments

It’s 24 pages – but do you plan to read it before voting?

# your-say - Friday 4 May, 2012

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Poll: Should late-night ads for chat lines be banned?

04/05/12 4,894 Views 62 Comments

The Dáil discussed the differences between sex lines and virtual chat services during the week and it brought up some interesting questions…

# your-say - Thursday 3 May, 2012

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Poll: Should Cardinal Seán Brady resign?

03/05/12 9,149 Views 128 Comments

As the pressure on Cardinal Brady shows no sign of abating, we want to know what you think.

# your-say - Wednesday 2 May, 2012

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Poll: How are you voting in the Fiscal Compact referendum?

02/05/12 9,823 Views 301 Comments

The first major debate between the ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ camps was televised last night – so where do you stand as of this morning?

# your-say - Tuesday 1 May, 2012

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Poll: Do you agree with the early release of prisoners?

01/05/12 3,393 Views 61 Comments

The plans for more temporary releases were unveiled by Minister Shatter yesterday. Do you agree with them?

# your-say - Monday 30 April, 2012

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Poll: Are you planning a Bank Holiday trip this weekend?

30/04/12 4,028 Views 40 Comments

Staying at home? Holidaying in Ireland? Or going a bit more exotic and jetting off on a plane?

# your-say - Sunday 29 April, 2012

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Poll: Is Micheál Martin right to rule out coalition with Sinn Féin?

29/04/12 5,485 Views 79 Comments

Micheál Martin today ruled out any possibility of the parties ever going into coalition together, despite Éamon Ó Cuív saying they would be natural partners. Is this the right move by Martin?

# your-say - Saturday 28 April, 2012

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Poll: Should tourists be allowed to buy cannabis in the Netherlands?

28/04/12 5,448 Views 96 Comments

New laws will stop tourists from buying marijuana – is this the right move?

# your-say - Friday 27 April, 2012

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Poll: Do you do the Lotto?

27/04/12 5,025 Views 59 Comments

Could it be you or have you given up on the dream?

# your-say - Thursday 26 April, 2012

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Poll: Should priests be forced to break Seal of Confession?

26/04/12 5,511 Views 118 Comments

New laws introducing mandatory reporting may be defied by priests.

# your-say - Wednesday 25 April, 2012

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Poll: Is this Stability Treaty video from the Government’s website biased?

25/04/12 4,074 Views 105 Comments

Sinn Féin reckons the website breaches rules which bar the government from spending money on a Yes or No campaign.

# your-say - Tuesday 24 April, 2012

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Poll: Do you agree with the death penalty?

24/04/12 6,874 Views 183 Comments

Which is more appropriate, a death penalty or a life in prison without parole? Have your say…

# your-say - Monday 23 April, 2012

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Poll: Do you think you understand the Fiscal Compact treaty?

23/04/12 2,618 Views 24 Comments

A Sunday Times/Behaviour and Attitudes poll finds that 32 per cent of people believe they have no understanding of the deal.

# your-say - Sunday 22 April, 2012

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Poll: Should the Bahrain Grand Prix have been cancelled?

22/04/12 4,639 Views 48 Comments

Or are Formula One correct in going ahead with the race? Have your say…

# your-say - Saturday 21 April, 2012

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Poll: Should smoking in certain public areas be banned?

21/04/12 7,534 Views 205 Comments

Should we follow New York’s lead and ban smoking in public parks, beaches and playgrounds?

# your-say - Friday 20 April, 2012

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Poll: Do you use your mobile phone while driving?

20/04/12 6,773 Views 77 Comments

A judge in Cork has criticised what he called an “epidemic” of mobile phone use by drivers. Are you one of them?

# your-say - Thursday 19 April, 2012

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Poll: How will you vote in the referendum on the EU Fiscal Compact treaty?

19/04/12 8,190 Views 167 Comments

Six weeks to go. How will you vote on 31 May?

# your-say - Wednesday 18 April, 2012

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Poll: Do you use Aertel?

18/04/12 7,621 Views 71 Comments

The BBC’s Ceefax service is slowly bowing out in the UK, but do you still, or indeed have you ever, used our own Aertel service?

# your-say - Tuesday 17 April, 2012

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Poll: Should Anders Behring Breivik’s testimony be televised?

17/04/12 3,376 Views 41 Comments

Some of the trial of the man who has admitted killing 77 people in Norway last summer will be televised but his testimony will not. What do you think?

# your-say - Monday 16 April, 2012

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Poll: Should households pay for their own water meters?

16/04/12 7,377 Views 147 Comments

The Government says it would be in line with international practice but is it fair?

# your-say - Saturday 14 April, 2012

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Poll: Should cigarette packets be stripped of all branding?

14/04/12 3,927 Views 86 Comments

Would blank cigarette packs make smoking appear less attractive?

# your-say - Friday 13 April, 2012

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Poll: Should the State stop providing funds to fee-paying schools?

13/04/12 7,132 Views 182 Comments

As a new report shows greater literacy levels in private schools, the TUI has called on the Government to stop funding fee-paying schools. Do you agree with them?

# your-say - Thursday 12 April, 2012

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Poll: Should Ministers meet with TDs criticised in tribunals?

12/04/12 2,950 Views 63 Comments

Government ministers have faced criticism for meeting with Michael Lowry following the Moriarty Tribunal findings but they argue that they cannot refuse to meet with elected public representatives. What do you think?

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