Should the free tuition fees scheme be available to foreign students?

Yes, if their families are also living in Ireland. No, if they are here for education alone

Yes, but only for low-income students

Yes, in the case of foreign students that are in Ireland seeking refuge but not for students merely moving here for free education

Yes but only EU students

if they can prove they have genuine intent to graduate college, and benefit the Irish economy then yes 100%

Those paying tax as they are contributing to the economy of the country and the more they go to school ,it better jobs and they will pay more tax

No, but tuition should be lowered for all students. Foreign students pay taxes too so everyone should be entitled to the same benifits.

Yes, only for students studying in fields of high job demand and conditional to working in Ireland for a number of years after graduation

I think the government could sign agreements so people’s from struggling countries could study for free but countries that can pay like the uk and America should pay

Yes, but only if they intend to work in Ireland both whilst studying and for a period after completing studies so that there is also a contribution to Irish society.

Yes if they are EU citizens who have been living in Ireland for at least 3 years before starting university.

Depending on the stance of the foreign student i.e. EU citizens have he same privileges as Irish students right now

I agree with no.3 the most. Again, it should be involved with the specifics I mentioned before, and some sort of confirmation that they must contribute specifically to our country following the degree, and only then issuing valid degrees that will be recognised elsewhere. It will help in ensuring that even if they are doing this to benefit another country, they will at least give something back locally first

Depends on if they/family are relying on state funding or if they are working. If working and paying taxes then yes

If they come to study Gaelige, similar to other eu countries they could be entitled to free education along with citizens

There should be an opportunity to receive grants for foreign students - abolishing university fees will require redirecting of government spending and the removal of foreign investment will hurt some universities. There's should be a balance.

As a student I believe it’s great to provide that opportunity but what benefits do students who paid for their courses during COVID

depending on their affordability, like ourselves, any if we want to study aboard under the same free tuition fee scheme it should be an option too

In high needs fields - example medicine. But require that those people need to work in local services for a minimum of 5 years following graduation.

Yes, as long as they work for 5 years in Ireland after they graduate. If not, they have to pay the fees

Not to people coming to the country just for college but for people not from Ireland who’ve lived in Ireland for a few years, yes.

If the stident resides in ireland they should be entitled to free education . Student from outside ireland should pay

Yes, in the event that they and their parents are already tax-resident in the country and their country has a reciprocal arrangement for Irish nationals.

If they are working and paying the same as Irish students then they should get free tuirion but not if they are receiving payment

I believe it should be taken on a case by case basis of if it can be afforded by the person it should be paid.

This should be means tested. Poorer foreign students should be assisted in anyway to help them become a contributing member of society.

Yes, but only when the housing crises in this country is under control and we can house our own citizens first.

Yes, but Irish citizens (of all races, backgrounds, nationalities etc) should have a certain percentage of these available places set aside for them on the scheme

Fees should stay where they are as if international students are travelling for education are from higher income backgrounds

A limit should be set for tuition fees and other costs such as accomodation and provideliving wages for jovs

yes, if foreign students meet and maintain a minimum grade, and must pay a portion if repeats are needed

Yes but Irish citizens/students should receive first choice if there are only a certain amount of opportunities

It depends on whereabouts the person is coming from. Like a third world country yes but from a 1st world country not so much

Citizens should be looked after better and given more opportunity than a reliance on foreigners doing Irish jobs where citizens are able despite economic background

the free tuition fees scheme should be eligible to anyone who requires it. It is in our net interest to educate as many people as possible regardless of socio-economic background or ethnicity

If they can not gain the same educational opportunities in their own state, then they should be provided with free tuition fee schemes.

I think we should prioritize national student but I wouldn’t have an issue with it for foreign students as they deserve the same education opportunities

If we have a reciprocal agreement with other countries- the tuition should be the same eg for all EU citizens

Their government should pay for their tuition. Similarly the Irish government should subsidise the fees of Irish students studying abroad.

I don’t believe they should have the same opportunities as Irish citizens however there should be some help for them aswell

Yes, on the basis they stay resident in the country after graduation. Or repay the state if leaving the country.

If both parents or single parent has come to Ireland to work and is willing to integrate into the society like the Polish did then yes. Also we are compatible in many ways with fellow Europeans in a lot of ways.

I would like that if we had the funding and also the housing for these students. It would reap long term benefits but also Ireland already has a highly highly educated cohort, we need more people in trades etc

EU citizens should have the same rights as Irish citizens. We should adopt a similar model to what is used in nordic countries. A separate grant should be given to refugees.

If they have been living in Ireland for several years not if they’re coming over here to profit from our free education

To EU countries yes but not other international students (unless they have been long term residents in ireland but don’t have citizenship)

it would be hard to address this without thinking about the housing crisis. if more foreign students came to ireland for basically free education then where are they being housed? I would say yes but for the well being of foreign students I would say no unless the housing situation is fixed

Maybe under certain requirements, if they can be agreed upon, and met the student should be able to apply

Depending on their situation - refugees, violence escapees should be considered for free fees and working rights

Yes, but include an English language class registration and accomodations as standard, with a requirement to remain in Ireland for a minimum number of year(s) to work under the qualification.

I think that Irish students should be prioritised in Irish universities but foreign students deserve the same rights.

It should be free under the contingency that they spend a certain period paying tax/ working in Ireland after their graduation.

Depends on what capacity they are here. Are they staying/planning to move to Ireland. If they’re moving on I would say no

Yes but only if they stay in the country to work for 5 years after they graduate - in this way they are giving back to the economy after having been gifted free fees

If their results are of high enough calibre that they may burnish and aid our country in some way, then yes.

Foreign Nationals who have been responsible residents for 3 or more years should be part of the free tuition scheme.

A small incremental fee may apply depending on location, ability to pay and contribution to society via taxable income before during or after studies

Yes, as not as many Irish students would lose university places to foreign students who are favourited due to the extremely high fees they pay

Within certain circumstances such as doctors or professions that will hopefully further help the Irish economy.

No, but the fees should be reduced and more grants made available, like SUSI, to help those who would be struggling.

Yes but under certain criteria - not everyone should be able to come in and get free tuition especially if the Irish don’t

If their country has the same practice in place of tuition fees then they should be allowed to avail of it.

Only for students planning on staying in Ireland (they can take up college spaces from someone who wants to stay but they leave as soon as they receive a diploma)

Irish vet students are being forced to study aboard due to the limited number of college places in Ireland, these Irish students are given no grants or financial help from the government, they are just expected to study the profession aboard, earn their degree and come back and practice in Ireland when the Irish Government is offering them no help atall

Yes, if there is a plan in place where they must work and reside in Ireland for an X anount lf time after graduation

Yes, if their families are also a low income family living in Ireland. No, if they are here for education alone

If the recipients are residents in Ireland for a minimum of 10 years or are citizens, then yes they should be eligible.

If free tuitions are being given to foreign students, then they should also be given to low income families or disadvantaged families (such as the traveling community)

No because then there will be too many people coming here for university and colleges may become too overcrowded

No, as foreign fee paying students in essence help subsidise free third level education, however allow free third level education for EU citizens in keeping with EU regulations.

Yes, but within reason. The number of foreign students availing this must not rise so as to take spaces from citizens

Only if they will work in the system afterwards for a designated number of years in areas that require people like Medicine

Providing student or guardian of student can provide evidence of contribution in form of prsi etc for a number of years

Many countries have a list of fees for Citizens, people from EU countries and people outside the EU, and fees for each should be heavily reduced if not free

Yes, if there family is already living in Ireland for some amount of years. No, if they are just coming over for free education.

If the foreign student is/ has been living in Ireland on a long term basis then yes they should qualify for the scheme, but if they’re coming to Ireland solely to study then no I don’t think it should be applicable for them

If they are citizens residing in Ireland and contributing to the economy like others, then of course they should get the same opportunity.

I think citizens should be first priority but all students should have the opportunity to seek higher education no matter their background/nationality

No but introduce the same thing USA have. Having each university require a certain amount of foreign students for “scholarship”

Similar to that of many EU countries, free fees for EU citizens and EEA and then full fees for outside EU

Only if they lived here for a certain amount of time or if family lives here,not to just come over for studies and then migrate out after

Only free tuition fees to foreign students if they work and pay taxes in Ireland for 5 hrs after graduation or else pay back the fees

Yes, but allowance should depend on the length of time they’ve lived in the country or reasoning for being in the country.

Yes, but there should be some accommodations to students have done Leaving Cert to get there places and ensure accommodation is available to all students

Yes, but through deals with other countries that would allow Irish students free tuition abroad, and/or through programs to attract/train specialist workers—e.g. offering free tuition to foreign students seeking to train as a specialised doctor, through a scheme that would see them work for the state health service for a time

Yes so long as it doesn’t cut any fees for anybody else and there is enough money to fulfill this for every student regardless of nationality

If these students have lived here for a certain amount of years or have Irish parents or an Irish citizenship

With exceptions for students looking to work and live in Ireland / to attract and maintain talent in Ireland for essential services - provide financial supports to these students rather than abolish

There should be a requirement to work in the Irish economy for a certain time period post education if benefiting from free tuition

If they live in Ireland and will continue to live in Ireland after graduation yes. If they plan to get their degree and leave Ireland and again then no.

I don't believe anyone should be paying college fees whatsoever as this prevents students from completing their degrees due to financial debt

It’s hard because they come here to get cheaper education so I would say a decrease in education fees

Depending on there economic status and there own countries accessibility to education for people from abroad

If they live in the country, if they're here on a transition year for a short period of time then no.

yes only for low income students or students who have lived in ireland for an existences period of time

If possible after providing free fee fees to Irish students or for certain circumstances if the individual came here due to circumstances in their own country they should get free fees.

Only if they’re planning to live here anyway. Or else we would have thousands of people all over the world coming for college here, leaving less places for Irish applicants

I believe if someone is a resident for longer than a given amount of time then it should be applicable to them but anyone who is coming within say, the last 5 years then no

Yes if they’re coming here for a full Bachelors, Masters etc. However if it’s just a term or an Erasmus year in agreement with another university, that money could go better to someone studying here full time or an Irish person studying here.