Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?
Although third-level tuition has been free in Ireland since 1997, for other student expenses most of the major banks offer interest-free or cut-rate loans to students. There has been discussion on re-introducing fees, as recommended by the OECD, with deferred payment similar to the Australian system; i.e., a loan from the government repaid after graduation.
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How would the absence of tuition fees change your aspirations for higher education?
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If education is free, what other aspects of university life do you think would be impacted, and how?
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How do you feel when you consider the possibility of graduating without student debt?
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What do you think are the pros and cons of having free university education for everyone?
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Imagine a friend in Scotland is getting their degree for free; how does that make you feel about your own situation?
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Do you feel the current cost of university is a fair price for the value it provides?
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If universities did not charge tuition fees, how do you think this would affect the quality of education?
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How do you think your family's financial situation would influence your opinion on this issue?
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Should higher education be a right or a privilege, and how would abolishing fees align with your perspective?
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How might the future job market be influenced if everyone could attend university without the barrier of tuition fees?
