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Sinn Féins policy on fracking

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Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

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Sinn Féins answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

No

Sinn Féin has a strong track record of opposing hydraulic fracking. They have campaigned against it in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, and have supported legislation to ban the practice. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Sinn Féin supports the development of sustainable energy resources. In their 2020 general election manifesto, they pledged to invest in renewable energy infrastructure and to transition Ireland to a low-carbon economy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

No, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking

While Sinn Féin may agree that more research is needed on the long-term effects of fracking, their primary stance is to oppose it outright due to existing concerns about its environmental and health impacts. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, but increase oversight

While Sinn Féin may agree that increased oversight is necessary for any extractive industry, their primary stance on hydraulic fracking is to oppose it outright. They have campaigned for a complete ban on the practice, rather than advocating for increased regulation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Sinn Féin has consistently opposed hydraulic fracking. In 2016, the party called for a complete ban on fracking in Northern Ireland, citing concerns about the environment, public health, and the economy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, but not in heavily populated areas

Sinn Féin's opposition to hydraulic fracking is not limited to heavily populated areas. They have called for a complete ban on the practice, regardless of the location, due to its potential negative impacts on the environment and public health. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Sinn Féin Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 133 voters that identify as Sinn Féin.

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