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# your-say - Monday 15 April, 2013

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Poll: Should non-Irish citizens be eligible for jury duty?

A report being launched today wants EU citizens and other long-term residents to be included in panels to sit on juries.

# your-say - Sunday 14 April, 2013

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Poll: Should illegal rubbish dumpers be ‘named and shamed’?

Dublin City Council hopes to be able to name and shame people who dump rubbish illegally – but it requires a change of law.

# your-say - Saturday 13 April, 2013

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Poll: Should primary schools spend less time on religious instruction?

A recent survey showed that the majority of schools spend more than their allocated time on religious instruction.

# your-say - Friday 12 April, 2013

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# your-say - Thursday 11 April, 2013

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# your-say - Wednesday 10 April, 2013

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# your-say - Tuesday 9 April, 2013

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# your-say - Monday 8 April, 2013

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POLL: Did Paul O’Connell play himself onto the Lions plane to Oz?

Warren Gatland was at The Stoop on Sunday to witness a tour-de-force.

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# your-say - Sunday 7 April, 2013

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Poll: Would you use a disabled parking space without a valid sticker?

What do you think about people parking in spaces they are not entitled to use?

# your-say - Saturday 6 April, 2013

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Poll: Is the Aintree Grand National cruel?

Despite recent safety changes to the course, horses continue to die.

# your-say - Friday 5 April, 2013

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Poll: Should motor tax be scrapped and included in the cost of fuel?

New changes to the arrears system once again raise the question of whether tax should instead be included in fuel.

# your-say - Thursday 4 April, 2013

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Poll: Would you support a teachers’ strike if Croke Park 2 comes in without consent?

The Teachers’ Union of Ireland is balloting over a strike if its members, who have rejected the deal, are bound by it anyway.

# your-say - Wednesday 3 April, 2013

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Poll: Should young people be prioritised in job creation?

USI wants a ‘significant investment’ in youth job creation – but younger people are also less likely to have pressures like mortgages.

# your-say - Tuesday 2 April, 2013

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Poll: Are you worried about a possible nuclear war in Korea?

North Korea is restarting a nuclear reactor, while saying it now considers itself in a ‘state of war’. How do you feel?

# your-say - Monday 1 April, 2013

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Poll: Does Ireland need a new political party?

Declan Ganley said that he is considering setting up a new political party – but is there a need for one?

# your-say - Sunday 31 March, 2013

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Poll: Will you mark Easter with a religious tradition?

As the Christian world marks the most important date in its calendar, we’d like to know if you plan to do anything religious for Easter.

# your-say - Saturday 30 March, 2013

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Poll: Do you plan to donate your organs after death?

“Wide swings” in donation activity have been observed in Ireland, so we’d like to ask: do you plan to donate your organs after you pass away?

# your-say - Friday 29 March, 2013

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Poll: Are you satisfied with Labour’s performance in government?

The junior partner in government saw its vote collapse in Meath East. How do you feel about how it’s performing in power?

# your-say - Thursday 28 March, 2013

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Poll: Are you abstaining from meat this Good Friday?

Under Catholic tradition, many people abstain from alcohol and eating meat on Good Friday. Will you be among them?

# your-say - Wednesday 27 March, 2013

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Poll: How would you vote in a general election today?

It’s polling day in Meath East – but if there was a general election nationwide today, who’d be getting your vote?

# your-say - Tuesday 26 March, 2013

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Poll: Should Ireland move to an ‘opt out’ system for organ donation?

Organ donations fell by 17 per cent last year, amid continuing calls for a change to Ireland’s management of it.

# your-say - Monday 25 March, 2013

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Poll: Do you shop around for your prescription medication?

The NCA has found that some pharmacies are charging double for the same drugs.

# your-say - Sunday 24 March, 2013

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Poll: Should the HSE fund charities offering sex advice to teens?

A Fine Gael TD has raised opposition to HSE funding for SpunOut, a youth information charity which offers advice on threesomes.

# your-say - Saturday 23 March, 2013

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Poll: Are you happy with how your council manages flood risks?

Heavy flooding around Ireland, particularly in Blackpool in Cork, has left locals angry at the level of council warnings.

# your-say - Friday 22 March, 2013

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Poll: Do you give money to charities collecting on the street?

Street based charity collections bring in cash but they are not to everyone’s liking.

# your-say - Thursday 21 March, 2013

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Poll: Have you ever reported a racist incident?

To mark International Day Against Racism, the Immigrant Council of Ireland is urging people to report racist abuse.

# your-say - Wednesday 20 March, 2013

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Poll: Does bankers’ pay need to be high to attract the right people?

It was revealed that the CEO of Bank of Ireland Richie Boucher received a total pay packet worth €843,000 last year – despite a €2.1 billion loss at the bank.

# your-say - Tuesday 19 March, 2013

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Poll: Should Irish be a compulsory subject in secondary schools?

Concerns have been raised over how Irish is taught with many managing just a cúpla focal when they leave school.

# your-say - Monday 18 March, 2013

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POLL: Who is the bigger Ireland legend – Roy Keane or Brian O’Driscoll?

Both men have done wonders in the green jersey.

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Poll: Is Cyprus right to tax people’s savings?

Cyprus is trying to push ahead with the EU bailout deal which will see people’s savings taxed – but is this fair?

# your-say - Sunday 17 March, 2013

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Poll: Do St Patrick’s Day celebrations portray Ireland in a positive way?

As thousands of people celebrate our national holiday, we’re asking if it’s good for Ireland’s image.

# your-say - Saturday 16 March, 2013

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Poll: Do you agree with the death penalty?

As the US state of Maryland votes to abolish it, we’re asking: do you agree with capital punishment?

# your-say - Friday 15 March, 2013

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Poll: Are you still happy to eat Irish beef?

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney says the horsemeat saga risks damaging Ireland’s food sector – but has it changed the amount of beef that you eat?

# your-say - Thursday 14 March, 2013

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Poll: Are you optimistic about Pope Francis?

The new leader of the Roman Catholic church is a doctrinal conservative who believes strongly in social justice. How do you feel about Pope Francis?

# your-say - Wednesday 13 March, 2013

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Poll: Is it worthwhile for Ministers to travel abroad on Patrick’s Day?

Ministers will be travelling to America, Australia, Saudi Arabia and India – amongst others – for Patrick’s Day. Good way to promote Ireland? Or is it just a junket?

# your-say - Tuesday 12 March, 2013

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Poll: Should large fizzy drinks be banned?

Plans to ban the sale of giant fizzy drinks have been quashed in New York – but should such a ban be introduced in Ireland?

# your-say - Monday 11 March, 2013

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Open Thread: What was your highlight of the sporting weekend?

It was a frantic weekend of action, and midweek won’t be much quieter.

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Poll: Should preparation for sacraments remain the job of teachers?

Over 70 per cent of primary school teachers have said that they are spending longer than allocated on preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Should this be changed?

# your-say - Sunday 10 March, 2013

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Poll: Are Ireland’s animal welfare laws strong enough?

A number of cases recently have shown how badly some animals are treated by their owners – but are the punishments enough?