Your Say
# your-say - Tuesday 25 December, 2012
Poll: Will you attend a religious service today?
In Census 2011, 84 per cent of the population described themselves as Roman Catholic, and there were a number of other smaller Christian groupings recorded too. Does that translate into people in pews on Christmas Day?
# your-say - Monday 24 December, 2012
Poll: Do you check in with older neighbours at Christmas?
Many older people find the holidays a lonely and isolating time, says one charity. But not everyone knows if their neighbours would welcome a visit.
# your-say - Sunday 23 December, 2012
Poll: Do you volunteer your time?
Let us know more in the comments section too after taking part in today’s poll.
# your-say - Saturday 22 December, 2012
Poll: Do you think the jobs crisis has reached its peak?
A Eurobarometer survey says just over half of us think the worst is yet to come. Really?
# your-say - Friday 21 December, 2012
Poll: Should officials monitor jobseekers’ online employment searches?
If someone is claiming benefits, should the government be allowed to monitor their online job searches on an official website?
# your-say - Thursday 20 December, 2012
Poll: Are you a little bit worried about the world ending tomorrow?
Now be honest… has all this talk of Mayan predictions and the end of the world freaked you out?
# your-say - Wednesday 19 December, 2012
Poll: Should TDs be given a free vote on abortion legislation?
What do you think? Should TDs tow the party line or vote according to their beliefs?
# your-say - Tuesday 18 December, 2012
Poll: Should landlords be held financially accountable for tenants’ behaviour?
Should landlords be held financially accountable for tenants’ anti-social behaviour?
# your-say - Monday 17 December, 2012
Poll: Have you ever travelled with an over-the-limit driver?
Research from the AA says 13 per cent of us – and a fifth of teens – have been driven by an over-the-limit driver.
# your-say - Sunday 16 December, 2012
Poll: Will the government get a deal on promissory notes?
There have been disputes in cabinet over who gets to say what – but at the end of day, will we get a deal?
# your-say - Saturday 15 December, 2012
Poll: Will tighter gun laws prevent more shootings in the US?
As the world reacts to the latest mass shooting in America, we ask you whether you believe a tightening of America’s gun laws will make any lasting difference?
# your-say - Friday 14 December, 2012
Poll: Does Ireland have a discrimination problem?
ESRI research says black people, women, and those aged over 45 all experience discrimination. How bad is the problem?
# your-say - Thursday 13 December, 2012
Poll: Do you agree with proposed cuts to child benefit?
TDs vote today on whether to lower the monthly payment for the first three children to €130. How would you vote?
# your-say - Wednesday 12 December, 2012
Poll: Have you put up your Christmas tree yet?
It’s 12/12/12 – meaning there’s only 12-and-a-bit days to go until December 25…
# your-say - Tuesday 11 December, 2012
Poll: Should the Seanad be saved, abolished or reformed?
The Seanad turns 90 today. Should it be put out to pasture, given a new lease of life, or left as it is?
# your-say - Monday 10 December, 2012
Poll: Should the Budget be moved to a different month?
Just five days after Budget 2013, there have already been calls to move next year’s Budget to a different month. What do you think – good idea? Bad idea?
# your-say - Sunday 9 December, 2012
Poll: Should the reduction in the respite care grant be reversed?
The decision to cut the grant by over €300 has proved controversial. Should it be reversed or does the government need to stick to its plans?
# your-say - Saturday 8 December, 2012
Poll: Should renters be liable for the property tax?
The law that will bring in the property tax next year makes residential property owners liable for the household charge but should those who rent pay it instead?
# your-say - Friday 7 December, 2012
Poll: Should householders be charged for recycling bags?
Greyhound previously gave Dubliners free bags to put their recycling in – but no more. What do you think?
# your-say - Thursday 6 December, 2012
Poll: How do you feel after Budget 2013?
Relieved or even more anxious? Did yesterday’s announcement affect your mood? Tell us in our sentiment poll this morning…
# your-say - Wednesday 5 December, 2012
Poll: How corrupt do you believe Ireland to be?
A new international index has given us our lowest rating ever – and could hit our credit rating. What do you think?
# your-say - Tuesday 4 December, 2012
Poll: Are you interested in William and Kate’s royal baby?
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s child will be the third in line to the throne – but are you bothered?
# your-say - Monday 3 December, 2012
Poll: Have you paid the Household Charge yet?
With details of the property tax to be announced this week, we’re wondering: Have you handed over the €100 yet?
# your-say - Sunday 2 December, 2012
Poll: Which should be introduced: a ‘mansion tax’ or higher USC on top earners?
Today’s papers suggest the Cabinet has abandoned one in favour of the other. We’re asking: which would you introduce?
# your-say - Saturday 1 December, 2012
Poll: Should the voting age be lowered to 17?
The Constitutional Convention, kicking off today, is to consider lowering the minimum voting age. What would you do?
# your-say - Friday 30 November, 2012
Poll: Should child benefit be cut by €10?
Reports suggest the government is planning to cut child benefit from €140 to €130 per month. What do you think – good idea? Bad idea?
# your-say - Thursday 29 November, 2012
Poll: Do you put off going to the dentist?
Nearly one third of people are putting off going to the dentist because of the cost. Do you put off going?
# your-say - Wednesday 28 November, 2012
Poll: Should abortion be available where there is a risk of suicide?
Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has made it clear that abortions will be allowed in the case where the woman involved is at risk of suicide. What do you think?
# your-say - Tuesday 27 November, 2012
Poll: Should contraception be free?
Research has found that people are having difficulty meeting the costs of contraception. Should Ireland follow the lead of other countries and make all contraception available free of charge?
# your-say - Monday 26 November, 2012
Poll: Should Irish people living abroad be allowed to vote in Irish elections?
The dramatic surge in emigration from Ireland in recent years means that voting rights for Irish people living abroad has become a major issue. What do you think – should emigrants be allowed vote?
# your-say - Sunday 25 November, 2012
Poll: Did RTÉ failings change the outcome of the Presidential election?
The renewed clamour over the Frontline presidential debate has led to unusually aggressive advertising from Newstalk…
# your-say - Saturday 24 November, 2012
Poll: Have you experienced bullying?
Today, we’d like to know: have you ever experienced bullying?
# your-say - Friday 23 November, 2012
Poll: Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?
There’s still a month to go but Christmas lights have been turned on in cities around the country and ads for Christmas shopping are everywhere. Have you started shopping yet?
# your-say - Thursday 22 November, 2012
Poll: Are you worried about the Budget?
There are less than two weeks to go until Budget 2013 is unveiled by Michael Noonan. Are you worried about what’s going to be in it?
# your-say - Wednesday 21 November, 2012
Poll: Should the retirement age of 65 be scrapped?
Workers are generally required to retire at the age of 65 – but a new opposition party Bill argues that this is discrimination based on age. What do you think?
# your-say - Tuesday 20 November, 2012
Poll: Should there be a free vote on the Dáil X Case motion?
The Dáil will tonight start debating a Sinn Féin motion to legislate for the X Case. Government TDs have been told they must not vote in favour of it, even if they privately support it. What do you think – should TDs be allowed to vote freely?
# your-say - Monday 19 November, 2012
Poll: Which party would you vote for if an election were held tomorrow?
Fianna Fáil are continuing their climb in opinion polls – but who would your vote go to in a general election?
# your-say - Sunday 18 November, 2012
Poll: Do you support assisted suicide?
A case currently being heard before the High Court is asking whether Irish people have the constitutional right to an assisted suicide. What do you think?
# your-say - Saturday 17 November, 2012
Poll: Is a graduate tax a good idea?
The government is reported to be considering a graduate tax to pay for third-level education. Good idea? Bad idea?
# your-say - Friday 16 November, 2012
Poll: Should employers be liable for sick pay?
Who should pay?
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