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Do you think everyone should have free GP care, regardless of income?
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21/05/2013
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On your most recent visit to the GP, what were you charged?
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02/05/2013
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Do you think suicide risk should be included in new abortion legislation?
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22/04/2013
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Do you think introducing a sugar tax will help cut obesity rates?
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02/04/2013
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With health insurance costs spiralling, are you planning to:
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19/03/2013
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With health insurance costs spiralling, are you:
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19/03/2013
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Do you think the new Croke Park deal was too harsh on public sector workers?
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03/03/2013
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In light of recent scandals, should the Catholic Church be involved in running hospitals?
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19/02/2013
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Do you think graphic pack warnings will lead to more people giving up smoking?
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31/01/2013
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Do you feel more optimistic now than you did in January of last year?
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08/01/2013
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Is the Government taking the right approach on the abortion issue?
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22/12/2012
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Do you think it's finally time for James Reilly to step down?
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26/11/2012
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Is legislation needed to clarify the legal position on abortion?
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15/11/2012
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Do you agree with the decision to build the children's hospital at St James's?
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07/11/2012
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Do you use sedative/tranquilliser drugs?
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24/10/2012
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If you drink, how would you describe your alcohol intake (Be honest!)
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05/10/2012
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Do you think Roisin Shortall was right to resign as junior health minister?
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27/09/2012
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If you were an employer, would you think twice about hiring someone with a history of mental illness?
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12/09/2012
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Do you think an employer would be right to refuse to hire someone on the basis that they had a history of mental illness?
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11/09/2012
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Do you agree with plans to introduce graphic disease photos on cigarette packs?
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24/08/2012
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Following the recent German ban, do you think it is OK to allow circumcision for non-medical (religious) reasons?
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24/07/2012
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After 16 months as Minister, do you believe James Reilly has improved our health service?
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24/07/2012
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Do you agree with Dr John Crown's call for cigarette sales to be banned by 2025?
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02/07/2012
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Do you agree with Dr John Crown\'s call for the sale of cigarettes to be banned by 2025?
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02/07/2012
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Do you believe that child vaccination should be compulsory?
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13/06/2012
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Do you wear sunscreen...
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24/05/2012
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Which would worry you most?
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01/05/2012
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When was the last time you visited the dentist?
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10/04/2012
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One year on, how would you rate James Reilly's performance?
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16/03/2012
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Do you think the children's hospital should be:
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27/02/2012
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Do you agree with Government plans to introduce calorie counts on restaurant menus?
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14/02/2012
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Should Leaving Cert students get points for attaining specific fitness levels?
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26/01/2012
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When did you last have an eye test?
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10/01/2012
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What is your main health resolution for the new year?
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16/12/2011
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Do you think it's fair that medical card holders should contribute to the cost of their care through prescription charges etc?
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30/11/2011
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Are you planning to renew your health insurance in the next year?
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15/11/2011
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Despite the cancer risk, would you use a sunbed?
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26/10/2011
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Do you believe imposing heavy taxes on fatty foods and sugary drinks will combat obesity?
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06/10/2011
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Six months into the job, do you believe Minister James Reilly can improve our health service?
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14/09/2011
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Would you trust a nursing home to look after a family member with due care and attention?
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01/09/2011
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With no real sign yet of the recession ending, how is your mental health?
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18/08/2011
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Is Health Minister James Reilly right in planning to ban smoking in cars with children?
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02/08/2011
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After Cloyne, should the Catholic church be allowed maintain any involvement in healthcare?
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22/07/2011
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AfterCloyne, should the Catholic church be allowed maintain its remaining control of healthcare?
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22/07/2011
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Do you agree with small hospitals losing some major services on safety grounds?
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07/07/2011
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Being honest, how would you rate your current weight?
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10/06/2011
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Given a choice, would you prefer to attend a female or male obstetrician?
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24/05/2011
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Do you think the removal of the HSE board...
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06/05/2011
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Do you think the removal of he HSE board...
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06/05/2011
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Do you think putting health warnings on alcohol labels will...
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11/04/2011
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Do you think putting health warnings on alcoholic drinks will...
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11/04/2011
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Would you be reluctant to talk to your GP about mental health problems?
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29/03/2011
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Would you be prepared to pay more in levies/taxes to fund universal health insurance?
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18/03/2011
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What should be the new Government's most urgent healthcare priority?
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08/03/2011
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Do you think most Irish doctors:
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24/02/2011
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Do you think most Irish doctors are paid far too much?
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24/02/2011
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Do you think the election outcome will make any difference to the health service?
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31/01/2011
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How worried are you about the current flu epidemic?
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27/01/2011
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Do you agree with the morning after pill being made available in pharmacies?
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17/01/2011
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Which of these health issues should be given greatest priority by the next Government?
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02/01/2011
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How do you feel about the year ahead?
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21/12/2010
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Which of these Government options would be best for the country?
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09/12/2010
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Which of these Govt options wouild be best for the country after the next election?
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08/12/2010
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Now that our national bail out is a reality, how do you feel?
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22/11/2010
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Have you noticed any reduction recently in what your pharmacist is charging for drugs?
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12/11/2010
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Have you recently had to cancel or reduce your health insurance to save money?
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30/10/2010
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Do you think we should have a national government?
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09/10/2010
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When do you think we should have a general election?
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09/10/2010
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Mary Harney has been Health Minister for six years. How would you rate her performance?
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22/09/2010
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After six years as Minister, how would you rate Mary Harney\\\'s performance?
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22/09/2010
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With no end in sight to the recession, how stressed about it are you?
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08/09/2010
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Should GPs continue to have the right to refuse to prescribe the morning after pill?
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31/08/2010
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Do you think it's right that pharmacists should question people before giving them codeine tablets?
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26/08/2010
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Do you think services at some small hospitals are unsafe and should be moved to larger centres?
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12/08/2010
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Is it insentitive for doctors to tell obese patients they are 'fat' ?
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06/08/2010
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Are parents who allow their young children to become obese behaving negligently?
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16/07/2010
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What does your GP charge you for a surgery visit?
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23/06/2010
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Would you be confident our maternity services are safe?
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11/06/2010
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Would you allow your child to get the cervical cancer vaccination?
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26/05/2010
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Have you ever forgotten to take prescribed medication?
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18/05/2010
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Would you accept a generic substitute for a brand-named drug?
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05/05/2010
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How worried would you be about getting an infection such as MRSA in hospital?
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28/04/2010
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Would you be willing to pay extra taxes to fund a better healthcare system?
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15/04/2010
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Would you be willing to pay extra tax to fund a better healthcare system?
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15/04/2010
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Do you think unions should accept the new public service reform and pay deal?
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06/04/2010
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Has your confidence in hospitals been damaged by the Tallaght scandal?
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25/03/2010
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How do you think the Catholic Church has dealt with the issue of sexual abuse?
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16/03/2010
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Do you agree with the Government's plan for a later retirement age?
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08/03/2010
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Do you think there should be a ban on smoking in cars with children?
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16/02/2010
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Would you allow your children to get the MMR vaccine?
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03/02/2010
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Would you still be concerned about risks in getting your children vaccinated?
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03/02/2010
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Have you ever purchased medicines online?
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27/01/2010
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Do you think doctors should be allowed openly advertise their services and prices?
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19/01/2010
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Who do you think should be the new HSE CEO when Brendan Drumm steps down? (Scroll down for all options)
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12/01/2010
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Do you think New Year health resolutions are...
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04/01/2010
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How do you feel about 2010?
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22/12/2009
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Do you believe the Budget measures, although harsh, will help Ireland's recovery?
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10/12/2009
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Do you think there should be prosecutions of senior church figures following the Murphy report?
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01/12/2009
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Do you think the public sector industrial action is justified?
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25/11/2009
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Is a 50c per item medical card prescription charge justified?
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18/11/2009
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Have you had to cancel your health insurance recently due to the cost?
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10/11/2009
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Will you be availing of the swine flu vaccine as soon as you can?
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03/11/2009
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Have you ever taken sick leave when you weren't sick?
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27/10/2009
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Have you ever taken sick leave when you weren't sick?
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27/10/2009
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How much do you think the HSE CEO should be paid?
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21/10/2009
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How much do you think the HSE CEO should be paid?
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21/10/2009
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Do you think the legal alcohol limit for drink-driving should be lowered?
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13/10/2009
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Do you think health workers would be justified in taking strike action in protest at pay cuts?
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06/10/2009
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The last time you had a private appointment with a consultant, how much were you charged ?
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28/09/2009
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Five months after the outbreak started, how worried are you about swine flu?
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21/09/2009
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After five years in charge, how would you rate Mary Harney's record?
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14/09/2009
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After five years in charge, how would you rate Mary Harney's record as Health Minister?
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10/09/2009
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Do you agree with plans to ban sunbed use?
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02/09/2009
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Are you concerned about the swine flu risk to children when the schools re-open?
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24/08/2009
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Are you concerned about the swine flu risk to children when the schools re-open?
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24/08/2009
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Would you be prepared to go outside Ireland for cheaper dental treatment?
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10/08/2009
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In spite of the cancer risk, do you use sunbeds?
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04/08/2009
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Has your GP reduced his/her fees in the past six months?
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27/07/2009
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Do you agree with the 'Bord Snip' proposal for a medical card prescription charge?
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20/07/2009
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Do you agree with the 'Bord Snip' plan for a medical card prescription charge?
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20/07/2009
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How concerned are you about swine flu, as the pandemic worsens?
|
14/07/2009
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Many pharmacists have threatened to quit the community drugs scheme because of pay cuts. Do you support their actions?
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02/07/2009
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Half of all pharmacists have threatened to quit the community drugs scheme because of pay cuts. Do you support this?
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02/07/2009
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Who would you hold mainly responsible for the cutbacks at Crumlin Hospital?
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22/06/2009
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In light of the Ryan report, do you believe the religious orders:
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15/06/2009
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When do you think we should have a general election?
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08/06/2009
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Do you think a general election should be held sooner rather than later?
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08/06/2009
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Do you believe assisted suicide for the terminally ill is ever justified?
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02/06/2009
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Who would you primarily blame for Ireland's institutional child abuse holocaust?
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22/05/2009
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Do you believe childhood vaccinations are safe?
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18/05/2009
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Do you use sunscreen to protect against skin cancer?
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12/05/2009
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Would you think twice about visiting your GP because of the cost?
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05/05/2009
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Given the recent swine flu outbreak, would you avoid travelling to the US or Mexico?
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27/04/2009
|
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22/04/2009
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Do you think our rising obesity rates are cause for concern?
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20/04/2009
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Following the Ennis report, are you concerned about the safety of smaller hospitals?
|
14/04/2009
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|
What did you think of the supplementary Budget?
|
07/04/2009
|
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What impact do you think the establishment of the HSE has had on our health service?
|
29/03/2009
|
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What impact do you think the establishment of the HSE has had on our health services?
|
29/03/2009
|
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What impact do you think the establishment of the HSE in 2005 has had on our health service?
|
29/03/2009
|
|
Do you think unions are right to take industrial action in protest against Govt economic policies?
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23/03/2009
|
|
Do you think the price of a pack of cigarettes should be increased by two euro in next month's Budget?
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16/03/2009
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Do you support the Govt's decision not to publish a National Carers' Strategy?
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09/03/2009
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|
Do you believe a change of Government would have a positive impact on the health service?
|
02/03/2009
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Do you agree with the plan to move Dublin maternity hospitals to general hospital sites?
|
23/02/2009
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|
The workplace smoking ban is five years old. Do you think it has benefited the nation's health?
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16/02/2009
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Five years after the workplace smoking ban, do you think it has benefited the nation\'s health
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16/02/2009
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Five years after the workplace smoking ban, do you think it has benefited the nation\'s health?
|
16/02/2009
|
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Do you support the Government's move to impose a pensions levy on public servants?
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09/02/2009
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Do you believe alternative/complementary medicine is effective?
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02/02/2009
|
|
What does your GP currently charge you per visit?
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26/01/2009
|
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What does your GP currently charge you for a visit?
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26/01/2009
|
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What does your GP currently charge you for a visit?
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26/01/2009
|
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Do you think public servants, including nurses and midwives, should consider taking a pay cut?
|
19/01/2009
|
|
Do you think the HSE is right to provide 24-hour A&E at only one mid-west hospital?
|
12/01/2009
|
|
What is your main health resolution for the New Year?
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05/01/2009
|
|
With all the economic gloom, how optimistic are you about 2009?
|
22/12/2008
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|
Do you think the economic downturn must inevitably mean that health services are cut back?
|
15/12/2008
|
|
Will you buy pork products when the recall and withdrawal of these products comes to an end?
|
08/12/2008
|
|
Following the latest health insurance price increase, would you:
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01/12/2008
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Following the latest health insurance price increase, would you:
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01/12/2008
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Following the latest health insurance price increase, would you:
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01/12/2008
|
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Do you think there should be a pay freeze for all health service workers next year?
|
24/11/2008
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Do you think all workers in the public health service should not be paid any increases due to them in 2009?
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24/11/2008
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|
After four years in office, do you think Mary Harney should now step down as Minister for Health?
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17/11/2008
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Are you surprised by the Govt's decision not to proceed with a cervical cancer vaccine programme in 2009?
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10/11/2008
|
|
Do you support UCC's recent decision to allow embryonic stem cell research?
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03/11/2008
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Do you think free GP care should be extended to...
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28/10/2008
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Do you think eligibility for free GP care should be extended to...
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28/10/2008
|
|
If there was a general election tomorrow, which party do you think would best manage the health service?
|
20/10/2008
|
|
Following the Budget, if there was an election tomorrow, which party would get your number one vote?
|
20/10/2008
|
|
How worried are you by the current economic crisis?
|
13/10/2008
|
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How worried are you about the current economic crisis?
|
13/10/2008
|
|
HSE senior officials are to be paid bonuses in relation to their work during 2007. Do you think these bonuses:
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06/10/2008
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Mary Harney and Brendan Drumm have said they have private health insurance. Do you think:
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29/09/2008
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Both Mary Harney and Brendan Drumm have admitted that they have private health insurance. Do you think:
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29/09/2008
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|
After four years as Minister, has Mary Harney made a difference to the health service?
|
22/09/2008
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|
Do you think the recent cancer misdiagnosis issue at Ennis General Hospital strengthens the case for eight major centres of excellence?
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15/09/2008
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With more health cutbacks looming, would you be prepared to pay more taxes if you knew your money would go directly to fund the health service?
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08/09/2008
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Do you think lessons have been learned from the Neary case and that health services are now safer?
|
01/09/2008
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Do you, or people you know, struggle to pay for childcare?
|
25/08/2008
|
|
August 2008 has been the wettest for over a century. Do you think climate change/global warming are to blame?
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18/08/2008
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August 2008 has been the wettest for over a century, with unprecedented flooding. Do you
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18/08/2008
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Do you agree that 12-year-old girls should be vaccinated against cervical cancer?
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11/08/2008
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Are you confident that any athlete who wins a medal at this year's Olympics Games will not have resorted to using performance boosting drugs?
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05/08/2008
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With cutbacks being made in health spending, do you think the HSE should pay bonuses to its senior management staff this year?
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28/07/2008
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Do you think people who are more at risk of illness, e.g. older people, should have to pay higher health insurance premiums?
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21/07/2008
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Do you believe the Minister for Health's claim that Govt plans aimed at saving millions of euro in public spending this year will not affect health services?
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14/07/2008
|
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Have you ever been under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs while in work?
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07/07/2008
|
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Would you consider buying the oral contraceptive pill and/or the morning-after pill online?
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30/06/2008
|
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Would you consider using a sunbed despite safety concerns?
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23/06/2008
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If you are/were obese, would you consider surgery to treat the condition, such as gastric banding or gastric bypass?
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16/06/2008
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Do you think competition has made any difference to the health insurance market over the last 10 years?
|
09/06/2008
|
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Do you wear sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun?
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03/06/2008
|
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Do you think the HSE should be reformed?
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26/05/2008
|
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Do you think the use of shocking graphics on cigarette packs will encourage people to quit smoking?
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19/05/2008
|
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How much does your GP currently charge you per visit?
|
12/05/2008
|
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Do you think the smoking ban exemption for psychiatric hospitals should be removed?
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06/05/2008
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Do you think new curbs on alcohol sales will tackle the problems of alcohol abuse?
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28/04/2008
|
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How often do you eat in fast food restaurants?
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21/04/2008
|
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At what age would you allow a young person to have a television in their bedroom?
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14/04/2008
|
|
Do you think women should be concerned about the safety of breast cancer services, following recent scandals?
|
07/04/2008
|
|
After three-and-a-half years as Health Minister, do you think Mary Harney has done a good job?
|
31/03/2008
|
|
Have you ever driven a vehicle while over the legal alcohol limit?
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25/03/2008
|
|
Have you ever driven while over the legal alcohol limit?
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25/03/2008
|
|
If you had to attend a public hospital, would you be concerned about contracting a hospital-acquired infection such as MRSA or C.diff?
|
18/03/2008
|
|
Who do you think should accept ultimate responsibility for the Portlaoise breast cancer scandal?
|
10/03/2008
|
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Do you think the legal age for the consumption of alcohol should be raised from 18 to 21?
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03/03/2008
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How often do you eat junk food, e.g. crisps, fast food, fizzy drinks?
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25/02/2008
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|
Do you think supermarkets, shops and petrol stations should be allowed to sell alcohol?
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18/02/2008
|
|
Do you think it is reasonable for the HSE to advise patients to ask health professionals whether they have washed their hands?
|
11/02/2008
|
|
Do you think it is reasonable for the HSE to advise patients to ask health professionals whether they have washed their hands?
|
11/02/2008
|
|
Would you support a ban on smoking in cars?
|
04/02/2008
|
|
Do you think the new consultant deal will lead to a better hospital service?
|
28/01/2008
|
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Do you think the new consultant deal will lead to a beter hospital service?
|
28/01/2008
|
|
How often do you exercise?
|
21/01/2008
|
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Do you think the Benchmarking Body was right to deny most nurses a pay rise?
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14/01/2008
|
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How would you describe your mental health?
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14/01/2008
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How stressful is your job?
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14/01/2008
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After more than three years in office, how would you rate Mary Harney's performance?
|
07/01/2008
|
|
What is the most important health issue that should be tackled in 2008?
|
02/01/2008
|
|
What is the single most important health issue that needs to be tackled in 2008?
|
02/01/2008
|
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What do you think is the single most important health issue for 2008?
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02/01/2008
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What will be your main health resolution for the New Year?
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17/12/2007
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Do you take cocaine, and if so, how often?
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10/12/2007
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Do you take cocaine and if so, how often?
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10/12/2007
|
|
Do you think the Government should consider implementing a total ban on smoking?
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03/12/2007
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Do you think the Government should consider a total ban on smoking?
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03/12/2007
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Who do you think is ultimately responsible for how the Portlaoise breast testing scandal was handled?
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24/11/2007
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Would you be concerned about being admitted to hospital, following the recent poor hygiene ratings?
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19/11/2007
|
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Who do you think is to blame for binge drinking among young people?
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12/11/2007
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Is it fair of Brendan Drumm to say that public reluctance is holding back reform of health services?
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05/11/2007
|
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Should Mary Harney get her ministerial pay rise of 36,000 euro?
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30/10/2007
|
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After recent concerns, would you be happy to use a private cosmetic surgery service?
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22/10/2007
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What do you think of the planned warnings to pregnant women on alcohol containers?
|
15/10/2007
|
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Are you prepared to travel some distance to get the best medical care?
|
08/10/2007
|
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Is the Government right to centralise cancer services in eight major units?
|
01/10/2007
|
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Do you believe the Minister and the HSE are correct when they say the current cuts will not affect patient care?
|
24/09/2007
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Is it right that the HSE board gives the chief executive a 80,000 euro bonus at a time of cutbacks?
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17/09/2007
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Do you think the surge in sudden cardiac death among children is cause for concern, or a statistical anomaly?
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10/09/2007
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Do you think the current points system is the fairest method of choosing medical students?
|
03/09/2007
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Should hospitals with less efficient A&Es be penalised by not getting extra posts?
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27/08/2007
|
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Would you travel abroad for dental treatment?
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20/08/2007
|
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Which problem in the health service do you think requires the most urgent attention?
|
13/08/2007
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Are you concerned about the reliability of breast cancer testing in Ireland?
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07/08/2007
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Unless they have stated otherwise, should all people's organs be given for donation on death?
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30/07/2007
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Do you think health insurance in Ireland is good value for money?
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24/07/2007
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How would you rate the standard of service your GP provides?
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16/07/2007
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Will co-located hospitals improve health care in Ireland?
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02/07/2007
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How long is it acceptable to wait in an Accident&Emergency department?
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25/06/2007
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Is it a good thing that Mary Harney is back as health minister?
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19/06/2007
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Do you think smoking should now be banned in all public places?
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12/06/2007
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Do you think increasing privatisation in the health service is a good thing?
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06/06/2007
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Do you agree with the increasing use of the private sector in the public health system?
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06/06/2007
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Do you agree with the increasing use of the private sector in the public health system?
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06/06/2007
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Which government would be best for health following the election?
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28/05/2007
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Which combination below in Government would be best for health in Ireland?
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02/05/2007
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How would you sum up Mary Harney's performance as Health Minister?
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30/04/2007
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Do you think the consultants are right to plan industrial action over their contract claims?
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23/04/2007
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Do you think consultants are right to plan industrial action over their contract claims?
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23/04/2007
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Are the nurses justified in their industrial action?
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02/04/2007
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After recent negative news, are you happy to drink Irish tap water?
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26/03/2007
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If you were to have an operation in hospital, what would be your major concern?
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20/03/2007
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When thinking about the future, which of these causes you most concern?
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12/03/2007
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How much alcohol do you think is acceptable for a pregnant woman to drink?
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05/03/2007
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ASH Ireland has called for a ban on smoking in all motor vehicles. Would you support such a ban?
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26/02/2007
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Be honest, what would get your vote in the next general election?
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19/02/2007
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How much does your GP charge for a standard visit?
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12/02/2007
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Do you think nurses are right to take industrial action in pursuit of better pay and a shorter working week?
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05/02/2007
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Would you be willing to pay up to 120 euro to be seen at a private A&E clinic rather than attend a public A&E unit?
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29/01/2007
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If you were suffering with depression, who would you first seek help from?
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22/01/2007
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Where do you think the new national children's hospital should be located?
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15/01/2007
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Do you think health services in Ireland have improved since the establishment of the HSE two years ago?
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08/01/2007
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What do you think is the most important health issue that should be addressed this year?
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02/01/2007
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After the excesses of Christmas, what will your 'healthy' New Year resolution be?
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18/12/2006
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Do you think that the abolition of cigarette 10-packs will lead to fewer young people smoking?
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11/12/2006
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What causes you the most stress at Christmas?
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04/12/2006
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Do you agree that BUPA should have to pay VHI compensation for having younger subscribers?
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27/11/2006
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Have you ever had unprotected sex?
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20/11/2006
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Do you believe that some people are capable of driving properly after 3 or 4 pints?
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13/11/2006
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Rank in order of importance to you and your family the following health concerns:
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06/11/2006
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Do you think the increase in the number of private hospitals is a positive development in the health service?
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31/10/2006
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When was the last time you visited the dentist?
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23/10/2006
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Was the Mater the right choice for the new children's hospital?
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16/10/2006
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Was the Mater the right choice for the new children\'s hospital?
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16/10/2006
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Do you think the Mater was the right choice for the new \\\'super\\\' children\\\'s hospital
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16/10/2006
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Why do you think Ireland has such a low breastfeeding rate?
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09/10/2006
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In the last three months, have you done any of the following while driving?
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02/10/2006
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Do you think a person should be given a blood transfusion against their will, if it means saving their life?
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25/09/2006
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Which Government would be best for the health service after the next election?
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18/09/2006
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How do you rate Mary Harney's performance as Health Minister after two years in the job?
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11/09/2006
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Should smoking be banned in cars?
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04/09/2006
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Do you think the quality of health services has improved since the formation of the HSE?
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28/08/2006
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Have you ever gone on a 'fad' diet?
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21/08/2006
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Do you think that the morning after pill should be available over the counter in pharmacies?
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14/08/2006
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Do you think people are less likely to drink and drive now that Gardai can randomly breathalyse drivers?
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08/08/2006
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If you (or a loved one) were in hospital recently, were you satisfied with the level of care you received?
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31/07/2006
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So far this summer, have you, or are you planning to, ring in sick to enjoy the good weather?
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24/07/2006
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Who do you think is most to blame for the current high level of road deaths?
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17/07/2006
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At what age did you start drinking alcohol?
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10/07/2006
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What do you think is the single biggest factor that contributes to road accidents in Ireland?
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03/07/2006
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Should the HSE publish hospital league tables?
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26/06/2006
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Why do you think more women nowadays are delaying having children?
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19/06/2006
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So far in June, have you been burned by the sun?
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12/06/2006
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Do you agree with the decision to build the new children's hospital at the Mater?
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06/06/2006
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Should below-cost selling of alcohol be banned in a bid to curb alcohol abuse?
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29/05/2006
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Do you think that a zero alcohol limit should apply to first time drivers?
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22/05/2006
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In the last two years, by how much has your GP increased his/her fees?
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15/05/2006
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Do you think nurses are justified in seeking a 35-hour working week?
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08/05/2006
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How many days have you taken off work due to illness over the past year?
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03/05/2006
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Which policy would you vote for in the next election?
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24/04/2006
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Do you believe that doctors should be allowed to continue to self-regulate?
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18/04/2006
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Do you think people who abuse/threaten staff in hospitals should be fined?
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10/04/2006
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What do you think should be the main priority in resolving the A&E crisis?
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03/04/2006
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The smoking ban in workplaces is now two years old. Do you think it has been a worthwhile measure?
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27/03/2006
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Would you consider taking part in a clinical trial of a new drug for a fee?
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20/03/2006
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How long do you think it will be before a national cervical cancer screening programme is established?
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14/03/2006
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Has your confidence in the medical profession been damaged by the recent Neary controversy?
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06/03/2006
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Do you have any concerns about eating poultry, in light of the spread of bird flu?
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27/02/2006
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How many times a week do you exercise for at least 30 minutes?
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20/02/2006
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Has your quality of life improved or declined in the last five years?
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13/02/2006
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Do you support the plan to develop a 'super' hospital for children in Dublin?
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06/02/2006
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Should cannabis be legalised in Ireland?
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30/01/2006
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How stressful is your job?
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23/01/2006
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Would you consider buying medicinal products, prescription or otherwise, over the internet?
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16/01/2006
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How do you rate the out-of-hours GP services available in your area?
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09/01/2006
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What is your New Year resolution for 2006?
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03/01/2006
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Should hospitals have separate areas for the treatment of drunk patients who present to A&E?
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19/12/2005
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Was Brian Cowen right not to increase the price of drink or cigarettes?
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12/12/2005
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Do you think the drinks industry should sponsor sporting events?
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05/12/2005
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Are you going to eat and drink less this Christmas?
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28/11/2005
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With the Budget just weeks away, which area do you think is most in need of extra funding?
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21/11/2005
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Do you think private casualty clinics are a solution to the A&E crisis?
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14/11/2005
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Do you think TV advertising of junk food should be...
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07/11/2005
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Following the Ferns report, do you think the Catholic Hierarchy should relinquish control of school boards?
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01/11/2005
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How would you react if a mental health facility was to be built in your area?
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24/10/2005
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How worried are you about the threat of avian flu?
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17/10/2005
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Should religious interests be allowed to dictate medical practice in state funded hospitals?
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10/10/2005
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How do you rate Mary Harney's performance as Health Minister after one year in the job?
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03/10/2005
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Have you ever avoided going to a GP because of the cost involved?
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26/09/2005
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If you were diagnosed with depression or any other mental health illness, would you inform your employer?
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19/09/2005
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If you are currently on a waiting list for inpatient hospital treatment, how long have you been waiting so far?
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12/09/2005
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If you have never donated blood, what is the main reason for this?
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05/09/2005
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The last time you were in a hospital as a patient or visitor was the standard of hygiene
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29/08/2005
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Which is the best way of selecting people to study medicine?
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22/08/2005
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Do you think that abortion should be legalised in Ireland?
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15/08/2005
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Have you ever taken time off work as a result of stress?
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08/08/2005
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Do you think that kids as young as 11 should have access to the morning after pill in certain circumstances?
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02/08/2005
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Have you ever done anything potentially dangerous in an attempt to lose weight, e.g. fasting or excessive exercise?
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25/07/2005
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Do you agree with the EU's decision to ban the sale of certain vitamins and minerals?
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18/07/2005
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Do you approve of animal testing for the purpose of medical research?
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11/07/2005
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If you have ever attended a public outpatient clinic, how long did you have to wait to be seen on the day?
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04/07/2005
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How would you rate your awareness of the new health structures that have come into operation this year?
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27/06/2005
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Should cannabis use be legalised in Ireland?
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20/06/2005
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Do you agree that parents should be allowed to sue a school if their child is injured while playing in the school yard?
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13/06/2005
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Do you think enough is being done to tackle MRSA in Irish hospitals?
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07/06/2005
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On occasions when you drink alcohol, are you likely to end up getting drunk?
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30/05/2005
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When was the last time you carried out a self-examination of your body for signs of cancer, e.g. breast or testicular?
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23/05/2005
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Do you believe that the MMR vaccine is safe?
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16/05/2005
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Do you think women should be allowed to opt for a Caesarean, even if it is not medically necessary?
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09/05/2005
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Do you think prescription drugs should be advertised directly to Irish consumers, e.g. on television?
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03/05/2005
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Should Ireland allow the use of medicines derived from cannabis?
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25/04/2005
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If you had a health problem, would you consider attending an alternative therapist?
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18/04/2005
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After six months in the job, how do you rate Mary Harney's performance as Health Minister?
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11/04/2005
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Do you believe euthanasia should be permitted in Ireland?
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04/04/2005
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Would you consider having cosmetic surgery?
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29/03/2005
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Do you think the smoking ban in pubs should be overturned?
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21/03/2005
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How much do you pay for childcare per month?
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15/03/2005
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On average, how much television do you watch each day?
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07/03/2005
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How often do you eat microwave meals?
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28/02/2005
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Do you think a 30km/h speed limit should be introduced outside schools and in housing estates?
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21/02/2005
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Have you ever been a victim of bullying in school/college/the workplace?
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14/02/2005
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Do you think hospital consultants are justified in taking industrial action?
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07/02/2005
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At what age do you think it acceptable for a child to own a mobile phone?
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31/01/2005
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If you have attended A&E, how long did you have to wait before being treated?
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24/01/2005
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If you have attended a consultant as a private patient, what were you charged?
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17/01/2005
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Has the Govt provided enough information to the public on how the new health structures, which came into effect on Jan 1st, work?
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10/01/2005
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What are your New Year resolutions for 2005?
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04/01/2005
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Should the Government pay back all it owes to nursing home patients?
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20/12/2004
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What causes you the most stress at Christmas time?
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13/12/2004
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Do you plan to drink less this Christmas than last Christmas?
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07/12/2004
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Have you ever driven while over the legal limit for alcohol?
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29/11/2004
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Do you think the new 'GP-only' medical card will help people on lower incomes?
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22/11/2004
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Would you be willing to pay extra taxes if the money raised was spent on improving the health service?
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15/11/2004
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Should slapping children be banned?
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08/11/2004
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In light of ongoing worries over CJD, would you be concerned if you had to receive a blood transfusion?
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01/11/2004
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Do you think the introduction of a new insurer to the market will lead to cheaper health insurance?
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26/10/2004
|
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How much does your GP charge you per visit?
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18/10/2004
|
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Will fewer health boards lead to a better service?
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11/10/2004
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Do you think Mary Harney will make a good Health Minister?
|
04/10/2004
|
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In an average week, how much money do you spend on alcohol?
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27/09/2004
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Would you consider being a 'living donor', i.e. donating an organ such as a kidney to a relative?
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20/09/2004
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Have you been reassured by recent study findings that the MMR vaccine is not linked to autism?
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13/09/2004
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How many times a week do you exercise?
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06/09/2004
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Given their link to obesity and type 2 diabetes, do you think soft drinks should carry a health warning?
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30/08/2004
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Would you consider buying prescription medicines over the internet?
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23/08/2004
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Should the Dunne Inquiry into the organ retention controversy be put on a statutory basis?
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18/08/2004
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How much of a pay cut would you consider if it meant working in a job with creche facilities?
|
09/08/2004
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Are the media and fashion industry to blame for the rise in eating disorders among young people?
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03/08/2004
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Do you cut back on your lunch break due to job pressures?
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26/07/2004
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Are family doctors paid too much to treat medical card patients?
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19/07/2004
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Is the promotion of abstinence from sex an effective way to reduce teenage pregnancies?
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12/07/2004
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Do you think women live much longer than men because they are more interested in their own health?
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05/07/2004
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Do mobile phones pose any serious health risk?
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28/06/2004
|
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Are fears that alternative therapies can take people away from Christian beliefs justified?
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21/06/2004
|
|
Do the local election results reflect concern over the state and future of the health services?
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14/06/2004
|
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How would you rate your own health?
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08/06/2004
|
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Do Irish children have a good understanding of water safety?
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31/05/2004
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Do you believe Govt hospital waiting lists show the true picture?
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24/05/2004
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Do your children wear safety helmets when cycling?
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17/05/2004
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Are doctors too quick to perform a Caesarean Section instead of allowing 'natural' childbirth?
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10/05/2004
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Have you ever faked sickness to get off work?
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04/05/2004
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Has the smoking ban helped you to give up cigarettes?
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26/04/2004
|
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Should nurses be allowed to prescribe drugs?
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19/04/2004
|
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Are parents irresponsible when it comes to ensuring their children have a healthy diet?
|
13/04/2004
|
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Do you think we need a Tribunal of Inquiry into the Neary affair and the unnecessary removal of women's wombs?
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05/04/2004
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Do you believe the smoking ban will be enforced fairly around the country?
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29/03/2004
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Do you always read the information leaflets provided with prescription medicines?
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22/03/2004
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Should Irish-born children of non-nationals here be entitled to Irish citizenship?
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15/03/2004
|
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Would having health warning notices on alcohol bottles and cans help reduce excessive drinking?
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09/03/2004
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What have you given up for Lent?
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01/03/2004
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Do you think people are more complacent now about the risk of contracting HIV?
|
23/02/2004
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Was the industrial action by hospital consultants, now deferred for four weeks, ever justified?
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18/02/2004
|
|
Do you support new Government laws to deny immigrants with certain illnesses entry to Ireland?
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09/02/2004
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Is it right that some people with diabetes should be banned from driving?
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04/02/2004
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Should men who father children through sperm donation be allowed to remain anonymous?
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26/01/2004
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Should families help pay for the care of their elderly parents in nursing homes, as suggested by the Tanaiste?
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19/01/2004
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Should the drivers of emergency service vehicles get penalty points if caught speeding on the job?
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15/01/2004
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Is January a depressing month for you?
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05/01/2004
|
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What are your New Year resolutions for 2004?
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22/12/2003
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|
This Christmas, which of the following will you do?
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15/12/2003
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Has Micheal Martin been a good Health Minister?
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08/12/2003
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Is the Christmas period a stressful time for you?
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01/12/2003
|
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Would you back a big rise in tax on alcohol in next week's Budget to reduce its abuse?
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24/11/2003
|
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Do you believe that men are much more neglectful of their health than women?
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17/11/2003
|
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Do you support the smoking ban exemptions for nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, prisons and hotel bedrooms?
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10/11/2003
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Are you reassured that the MMR vaccination is safe?
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03/11/2003
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Do you find winter a more depressing time of year than any other season?
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28/10/2003
|
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Should fireworks be legalised to make Hallowe'en safer?
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20/10/2003
|
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Is the proposal that an upper age limit of 45 years be introduced for adoptive parents fair?
|
13/10/2003
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Some publicans have announced their intention to defy the smoking ban when it comes into effect in January. Do you support their stance?
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06/10/2003
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Would you support the proposal that Irish people should retire at 70 or 75 years?
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29/09/2003
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Do you think the proposed 50 cent rise in a pack of twenty cigarettes goes far enough as an anti-smoking measure?
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22/09/2003
|
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Do you think it is now more socially acceptable to smoke cannabis?
|
15/09/2003
|
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How should doctors who injure patients be best dealt with?
|
08/09/2003
|
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Is the proposal to put a tax on fat foods sensible?
|
01/09/2003
|
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Which one of the following would you consider having done?
|
25/08/2003
|
|
Do you back the decision to ban 'Happy Hours' in pubs?
|
18/08/2003
|
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Should doctors be obliged to undergo exams every few years to prove that they are competent to treat patients?
|
11/08/2003
|
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What is the best way to go about giving up smoking?
|
11/08/2003
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Do you believe sunbeds are safe?
|
28/07/2003
|
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Which one of the following would stress you the most?
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21/07/2003
|
|
Given the latest controversy over George Best, should recovering alcoholics be given liver transplants?
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14/07/2003
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Will vested interests succeed in watering down the proposed ban on smoking in pubs and restaurants, due to be introduced next January?
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07/07/2003
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Is the planned 8 per cent hike in VHI rates justified?
|
30/06/2003
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Will the hosting of the Special Olympics contribute to any lasting improvement for people with disabilities in Ireland?
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23/06/2003
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Are Irish parents responsible when it comes to protecting their kids from sunburn?
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16/06/2003
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Given new evidence of a link between asthma and chlorine in indoor swimming pools, will you stop your child going swimming in future in pools?
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09/06/2003
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|
Do you support plans to impose special charges for people who attend casualty drunk?
|
03/06/2003
|
|
On an average night out, how much alcohol would you drink?
|
26/05/2003
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Should the Health Minister reverse the decision to ask athletes from SARS-affected areas to stay away from the Special Olympics?
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19/05/2003
|
|
The Government is considering legislation to ban children from pubs, do you agree?
|
12/05/2003
|
|
How many penalty points should people who allow kids unrestrained in their cars get?
|
06/05/2003
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Is the strike by public health doctors justified, at a time when there is a risk from SARS?
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28/04/2003
|
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Are Irish children watching an unhealthy amount of TV?
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22/04/2003
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Should delegations from countries where there is a major SARS problem travel to Ireland for the Special Olympics?
|
15/04/2003
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Which one of the following do you think is the most dangerous sport from an injury risk?
|
07/04/2003
|
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Is the Government doing enough to support cancer services in Ireland?
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31/03/2003
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Do you think that the TV images of war in Iraq are in any way damaging to children and young people?
|
24/03/2003
|
|
Do you find going to the dentist is less of an ordeal now than before?
|
18/03/2003
|
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If there was a referendum on the use of cannabis, how would you vote?
|
10/03/2003
|
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As Irish doctors prepare to perform the world's first face transplant, do you think this is an acceptable procedure?
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03/03/2003
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|
Do you suffer from 'Monday morning blues' ?
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24/02/2003
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Are you in any way anxious about the impact of a war on Iraq?
|
17/02/2003
|
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Should fast-food outlets be allowed serve kids bumper food portions?
|
10/02/2003
|
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Do you support the Health Minister's plan to ban smoking in pubs and workplaces from 2004?
|
03/02/2003
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Would you back child benefit payments being linked in any way to whether parents have their child vaccinated?
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27/01/2003
|
|
What is your view of court sentences relating to child pornography?
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20/01/2003
|
|
Given a choice, would you opt for breastfeeding or bottle feeding a baby?
|
13/01/2003
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Should cloning of humans be allowed?
|
08/01/2003
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What is your resolution for the New Year?
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30/12/2002
|
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Should Ireland have a smaller number of high-tech maternity units around the country, instead of trying to maintain maternity services of a lesser standard in most counties?
|
16/12/2002
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|
Ireland has 11 health boards for a population of 3.9 million people. How many do you think we actually need?
|
09/12/2002
|
|
Should asylum seekers/refugees face mandatory health screening when they arrive in Ireland?
|
02/12/2002
|
|
Would you be prepared to pay higher taxes in the Budget if the money went specifically on funding a better health service?
|
25/11/2002
|
|
Do you have any concerns over the safety of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine?
|
18/11/2002
|
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Do you support the Health Minister's plan to ban smoking in pubs when food is being served?
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11/11/2002
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In your view, will the penalty points system save lives and reduce road injuries?
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04/11/2002
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Do you support fluoride being added to the water supply?
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29/10/2002
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Do you believe that Cardinal Connell should resign over recent child sexual abuse controversies?
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21/10/2002
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What was the reason for your last sick day from work/ college/ school?
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14/10/2002
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Given modern treatments, would you regard a diagnosis of cancer as less worrying than in the past?
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07/10/2002
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Do you believe people should vote against the Nice Referendum because of anger over Govt health cutbacks?
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30/09/2002
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Would you support a doubling of the price of cigarettes as a public health measure?
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23/09/2002
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Which aspect of your job makes you most stressed?
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16/09/2002
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Do you believe that GPs spend enough time with their patients during a consultation?
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09/09/2002
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Has the government broken its promises on improving the health service?
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02/09/2002
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With children due to go back to school shortly, and some going for the first time, how stressful a time is it for you?
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26/08/2002
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Which of the following would be most likely to keep you awake at night?
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19/08/2002
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With growing levels of obesity among children, should the govt ban fast-food ads aimed at kids?
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12/08/2002
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When is the last time that you saw your dentist?
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06/08/2002
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Is the current spell of awful Summer weather affecting you?
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29/07/2002
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Do you believe that the current cost of seeing a GP is reasonable?
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22/07/2002
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Do you support the Govt plan to increase A&E charges and reduce drug refund costs to help fund the health service?
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15/07/2002
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In relation to your weight, which one of the following is true?
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08/07/2002
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Do you have confidence in the Blood Bank to provide a safe and efficient blood supply?
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01/07/2002
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Given the existing cost of using the internet, should the disabled have a discounted on-line rate?
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24/06/2002
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On average, how much sleep do you get each night?
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17/06/2002
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How often do you have a bath or shower?
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10/06/2002
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What do you find is the greatest obstacle, to avoid being overweight?
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07/06/2002
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Would you be prepared to skip work by faking illness, in order to see World Cup football matches?
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27/05/2002
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A new report recommends that gay couples be allowed to adopt and foster children. What do you think?
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23/05/2002
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Given the recent debate about suicide, which one of the following do you agree with?
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13/05/2002
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With the General Election set for May 17, which party do you now believe has the policies to improve the health service?
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29/04/2002
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Which one of the following would cause you the most anxiety?
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22/04/2002
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What is the main food that you pack for your child's school lunch?
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15/04/2002
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Do you think that patients who turn up at A&E with minor complaints that could be dealt with by a GP, should be charged hefty fees?
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08/04/2002
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How do you think the Catholic church has dealt with the issue of sexual abuse?
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02/04/2002
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Should nurses have the authority to discharge patients from hospital?
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25/03/2002
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Do you support government plans to ban hand-held mobile phones by drivers?
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19/03/2002
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After the defeat of the abortion referendum, what should the government do?
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11/03/2002
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Should the morning-after pill be legal in Ireland?
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04/03/2002
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Which aspect of life makes you most stressed?
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25/02/2002
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What have you given up for Lent?
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18/02/2002
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The abortion referendum proposes that an abortion can take place where the mother's life is at risk, but not for a risk of suicide. How will you vote on March 6?
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11/02/2002
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Should doctors be allowed to help people to commit suicide?
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04/02/2002
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With a General Election now expected in around 16 weeks, which party do you believe can best deliver on the health service?
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21/01/2002
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Most Irish people have never donated blood, why do you think this is so?
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14/01/2002
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Over the last 12 months, have you driven a car while clearly over the limit for alcohol?
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07/01/2002
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With the New Year upon us, which one of the following resolutions will you adopt?
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02/01/2002
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Do you think that doctors should put people who continue to smoke at the bottom of the queue for lung cancer treatment?
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17/12/2001
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What do you do to relieve stress?
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10/12/2001
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As Christmas draws near, how do you feel about this time of year? Is it...
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03/12/2001
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From what you now know about the new Health Strategy, what is your view of it?
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27/11/2001
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Despite the economic downturn, the government plans to spend around an extra £630m next year on the health service. What do you think?
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19/11/2001
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If you learned that your babysitter was suffering from a mental illness, such as depression or schizophrenia,what would your reaction be?
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05/11/2001
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After the British decision to relax the laws on cannabis, what should Ireland do?
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30/10/2001
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What is your view of the decision of the Lindsay Blood Tribunal not to allow a probe of the role of international drug companies in the infection of haemophiliacs?
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22/10/2001
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Which one of the following do you think best describes the attitude of men to their own health?
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15/10/2001
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In general, what do you think the best years of your life are?
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08/10/2001
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The PDs have proposed that the State pay for over 26,600 patients on public waiting lists to be treated privately. What do you think?
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01/10/2001
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Given the long waiting lists for hospital treatment, would you be prepared to go to another EU country, like France or Germany, for your operation, if offered?
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30/09/2001
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Given the recent events in the US, how would you describe your mental outlook?
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17/09/2001
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As the Department of Health prepares its spending plans for 2002, which one of the following areas do you think should get priority funding?
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09/09/2001
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If you could choose how you die, in which one of the following ways would it be?
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02/09/2001
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Given the latest developments at the Blood Bank do you have confidence in the Blood Board to ensure a safe and efficient service?
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27/08/2001
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Would you be prepared to give up some tax cuts in the forthcoming budget, in exchange for extra funding to improve the health service?
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20/08/2001
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How should Ireland deal with the issue of cloning of human beings?
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13/08/2001
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Which one of the following illnesses do you most fear developing?
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08/08/2001
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The Health Minister is thinking about curbing smoking in pubs. Which option do you favour?
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02/08/2001
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Do you ever fear going to the dentist for treatment?
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23/07/2001
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Do you think the State was right to appeal the Jamie Sinnott case to the Supreme Court?
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16/07/2001
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It's supposed to be one of the more important meals of the day, so how often do you skip breakfast?
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11/07/2001
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What is your average weekly consumption of alcohol?
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04/07/2001
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How often do you feel stressed at work?
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27/06/2001
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With the demand for donors and also the fact that you might need emergency surgery some day, do you know your blood group type?
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19/06/2001
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With the abortion issue back on the agenda here, how do you think it should be resolved?
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14/06/2001
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What form of contraception do you most rely on when having sex?
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07/06/2001
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With the holiday season about to begin, what is your view of the risk of blood clots from long-haul flights?
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31/05/2001
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How often do you exercise?
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25/05/2001
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As regards your appearance, which one of the following most applies to you? Do you consider yourself...
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18/05/2001
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Which one of the following applies to you when you are sunbathing?
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11/05/2001
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Which of the following would most apply to your drinking habits?
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03/05/2001
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Given the move by a fast food chain to sponsor a hospital unit in Belfast, what is your view of our health service accepting such funding?
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27/04/2001
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There have been calls on the government not to fund sporting organisations which also take sponsorship from drinks companies. What do you think?
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23/04/2001
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There have been warnings about the increased spread of HIV and more drug resistant forms of the disease emerging. Which one of the following do you agree with?
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17/04/2001
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In your view, which one of the following would be the most effective measure to reduce smoking in Ireland?
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09/04/2001
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The Health Minister has promised a new 5-7 year national health strategy and a public consultation process has begun.
What is your view?
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04/04/2001
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For people who made a New Year resolution, how are you managing as the first quarter of the year ends?
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28/03/2001
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With the cost of private health insurance rising again, which of the following do you most agree with?
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22/03/2001
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What is your reaction to the Blood Bank's move to ban 12,000 donors due to a theoretical risk of CJD infection?
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15/03/2001
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How have the foot and mouth and 'mad cow disease' scares influenced your attitude to meat products?
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09/03/2001
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In our women's health section, we have a special feature on home birth. What is your view of home birth?
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02/03/2001
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As students begin to prepare for their Leaving Certificate exams, in a few months, do you think students are...
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23/02/2001
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There have been many calls in the last week for a total ban on alcohol advertising on TV and in other media - what do you think?
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19/02/2001
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A General Election is expected within eighteen months or less - which of the following political parties do you believe is best placed to reform the health service?
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13/02/2001
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Organ donations for life-saving transplants are falling, due to recent controversies. In relation to transplantion, which of the following do you agree with?
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07/02/2001
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Should the government allow tax relief on alternative medicine and homeopathic remedies, as is the case with prescribed drugs?
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01/02/2001
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Last month we asked about your choice of new year resolutions for healthier living - now the moment of truth.
Which one of the following applies to you...
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25/01/2001
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A row has erupted over a plan by the Blood Bank to centralise all screening of donations for viruses at its new Dublin HQ - and to end testing at its Cork base - what is your view?
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22/01/2001
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What is your view of mobile phone use by children and possible health risks?
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15/01/2001
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What is your reaction to the news that medical records in the organs controversy were destroyed by the Department of Health?
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11/01/2001
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If you have recently needed a GP late in the evening, or at weekends, has the doctor been...
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05/01/2001
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Health Minister, Micheal Martin is now nearly a year at the Department of Health - how do you rate his performance?
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02/01/2001
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Which one of the following would best describe your experience of doctors over the years - they are:
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25/12/2000
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Given the 'scare' over a batch of polio vaccine and CJD, which of the following would be closest to your personal view
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20/12/2000
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With the new year fast approaching, which one of the following resolutions most applies to you?
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15/12/2000
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If you were the Health Minister, which one of the following would be your priority for 2001?
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11/12/2000
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Hospital consultants are due to receive a major pay increase
soon following a review of their salaries. From your experience, are consultants...
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05/12/2000
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Given the Dutch decision to legalise euthanasia, should Ireland
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30/11/2000
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The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has moved to a new £50m headquarters but do you think this will lead to a blood service that is:
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27/11/2000
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The government will spend an extra £700m on the health service next year, but will it result in a service that is:
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20/11/2000
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Which of the following options would you most favour in relation to abortion?
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15/11/2000
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How do you feel about the current trend towards making herbal medicines such as St John's Wort only available on prescription?
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05/11/2000
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'Irish hospital consultants should be forced to work either exclusively for private or public patients, but not a mix'. What do you feel about this statement
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01/11/2000
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A Sunday Independent columnist described the Paralympics as 'grotesque'. What do you feel about this view?
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23/10/2000
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How do you feel about compulsory health screening of all refugees and asylum seekers on entry into Ireland?
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16/10/2000
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Smoking causes 7,000 deaths a year in Ireland. Which one option below would you favour most strongly
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06/10/2000
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Cannabis has known pain-killing properties in chronic conditions such as MS, but is illegal in Ireland. Do you believe it should be available...
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25/09/2000
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Ireland is booming, but how is your quality of life, compared with, say, 2-3 years ago
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12/09/2000
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Would you be willing to pay more in taxes in order to have the free Medical Card scheme extended to all Irish citizens?
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30/08/2000
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Do you think flouridation of Ireland's water system should be halted?
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30/08/2000
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The Irish Medical Organisation thinks you should pay £33 per visit to your GP. What do you think?
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30/08/2000
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In the recent scandal over a teenage rape victim being left homeless, who do you think is most to blame?
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30/08/2000
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Compared with, say, five years ago, do you think the Irish health service has
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30/08/2000
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