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# your-say - Tuesday 22 January, 2019
Poll: Should a living wage be introduced in Ireland?
€11.90 per hour has been recommended as an appropriate living wage.
# your-say - Monday 21 January, 2019
Poll: Should households which use water excessively be fined?
The Cabinet is expected to approve the plan tomorrow.
# your-say - Sunday 20 January, 2019
Poll: Do you give away unwanted junk food after Christmas?
According to the latest Healthy Ireland survey, 62% of Irish adults are overweight
# your-say - Saturday 19 January, 2019
Poll: Would you like an Irish unity referendum in the event of a no-deal Brexit?
McDonald has reiterated her call for an Irish unity referendum following her phone conversation with May yesterday.
# your-say - Friday 18 January, 2019
Poll: Have you kept up your New Year's resolutions?
Thursday is said to be the hardest day to keep to fitness resolutions.
# your-say - Thursday 17 January, 2019
Poll: Do you plan to cut back on the amount of red meat you eat?
The EAT-Lancet Commission recommends that the consumption of red meat and sugar should halve by 2050.
# your-say - Wednesday 16 January, 2019
Poll: Should the UK hold a second Brexit referendum?
May’s Brexit deal has been roundly rejected by parliament.
# your-say - Tuesday 15 January, 2019
Poll: Should the government put an end to live exports?
It has been argued that live export is a “pitiless trade” that harms animals.
# your-say - Monday 14 January, 2019
Poll: Should Irish be compulsory in schools?
Some parents are seeking to get their child exempt from Irish, but should it be compulsory?
# your-say - Sunday 13 January, 2019
Poll: Are you worried about a no-deal Brexit?
Contingency plans are being made in the event of such a scenario.
# your-say - Saturday 12 January, 2019
Poll: Do you support nurses and midwives going on strike?
They often have to work in very difficult circumstances.
# your-say - Friday 11 January, 2019
Poll: Do you think MPs will back Theresa May's Brexit deal?
A crucial House of Commons vote is taking place on Tuesday.
# your-say - Thursday 10 January, 2019
Evening Poll: Are you doing Dry January this year?
Are you bothering?
Poll: Have you ever visited Trinity College?
Plans are afoot to make the campus more accessible.
# your-say - Wednesday 9 January, 2019
Poll: Do you care if a wall is built along the US-Mexico border?
Many people have questioned if the wall is necessary or will ever be completed.
# your-say - Tuesday 8 January, 2019
Poll: Should the government supply every household with a breathalyser?
Michael Healy-Rae has said the exact device that is used by the gardaí should be made widely available to everyone.
# your-say - Monday 7 January, 2019
Poll: Are you looking for a new job this year?
More than half of employers expect to lose employees this year.
# your-say - Sunday 6 January, 2019
Poll: Would you like to see divorce waiting times lowered or abolished?
A referendum on divorce in Ireland is to be held in May.
Poll: Do you donate blood?
Health Minister Simon Harris has encouraged people to give blood over the coming weeks.
# your-say - Saturday 5 January, 2019
Poll: Do you think there'll be a general election this year?
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have agreed to extend the confidence and supply deal past this year, but will it hold?
# your-say - Friday 4 January, 2019
Poll: Do you plan to cut down on screen time in 2019?
Many people spend several hours a day on smartphones and other devices.
# your-say - Thursday 3 January, 2019
Poll: Will the hospitality VAT hike make you go to restaurants less?
The 9% VAT rate for hotels, restaurants and hairdressing was increased to 13.5% in last year’s budget.
# your-say - Wednesday 2 January, 2019
Poll: When are you taking down your Christmas tree?
You happy to leave them up or are the decorations becoming an eyesore?
# your-say - Tuesday 1 January, 2019
Poll: Are you making any new year’s resolutions?
New year, new you?
# your-say - Monday 31 December, 2018
Poll: Are you going out tonight?
How are you saying goodbye to 2018 and ringing in 2019?
Poll: Who will win the All-Ireland senior camogie championship in 2019?
Cork, Kilkenny or one of the chasing pack – who will lift the O’Duffy Cup?
# your-say - Sunday 30 December, 2018
Poll: Who would you vote for if a general election was held today?
February 2019 will mark three years since the last general election.
Poll: Are you worried a robot could take your job?
The Taoiseach has said “almost anyone in employment at all levels” could be affected.
# your-say - Saturday 29 December, 2018
Poll: Do you want a general election in 2019?
The Dáil could run until 2021 – but would you rather go to the polls before then?
Poll: How often do you break the speed limit?
Gardaí carried out a number of checks on Thursday and encouraged people to slow down.
# your-say - Thursday 27 December, 2018
Poll: Are you still eating leftovers?
Another turkey sandwich or have you reached your limit?
Poll: Have you ever been to Coppers?
The nightclub had another profitable year in 2017.
# your-say - Wednesday 26 December, 2018
Poll: How much did you spend on Christmas presents this year?
Did you get caught up in the retail madness?
# your-say - Tuesday 25 December, 2018
Poll: Will you make a visit to the St Stephen's Day sales?
The crowds have been out since early morning, are you going to be among them?
# your-say - Monday 24 December, 2018
Poll: When is the best time to open Christmas presents?
First thing in the morning, or do you play the long game?
Poll: Are you going to the pub today?
Everyone has their own traditions when it comes to festive socialising.
# your-say - Sunday 23 December, 2018
Poll: Should sweets and crisps be removed from supermarket checkout counters?
New research has suggested it could lead to less unhealthy snacking “on the go”.
# your-say - Saturday 22 December, 2018
Poll: Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet?
If you haven’t, you’re cutting it a bit fine.
# your-say - Friday 21 December, 2018
Poll: Should the HSE pay for so-called 'drunk tanks' over the festive period?
The NHS in England has set aside funds so drunken revellers don’t end up in A&E.
# your-say - Thursday 20 December, 2018
Poll: Do you think Ireland is ready for a no-deal Brexit?
The Irish government has published its plans – but it has no provisions for a hard border with Northern Ireland.
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Poll: Will you stay up to watch European and local election results?
BALLOT BOXES ARE being opened throughout the country as counting in the European and local elections gets underway.
It’s likely to take some time, however, before results are known with information indicating that counting will continue until midnight tonight.
We’ll have breakouts of the biggest stories as they happen throughout the day, with live coverage from correspondents throughout the country.
As well as updates, we’ll also post live count updates of each area and constituency on Twitter, so follow us on @TheJournal_ie if you haven’t already.
Today we’re asking: Will you stay up to watch European and local election results?
Poll Results:
No (2461)
Yes (794)
I don't know (120)
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