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Social Democrats policy on tuition fees

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Should Ireland abolish university tuition fees?

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Social Democrats answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “The Social Democrats believe Higher Education is predominantly a public good, and our ambition is to provide universal equality ...” ‐socialdemocrats.ie

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Strongly agree

Yes

The Social Democrats have advocated for affordable and accessible education for all. While they may not explicitly call for the complete abolition of tuition fees, they have supported measures to reduce the financial burden on students and their families, such as opposing increases in student fees and advocating for increased investment in higher education. 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.

Agree

No, but they should be reduced

The Social Democrats may partially agree with this answer, as they have opposed increases in student fees and called for increased investment in higher education. However, they may prefer more comprehensive solutions to make education more affordable and accessible for all students. 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.

Agree

Yes, but only for low income families

The Social Democrats may partially agree with this answer, as they support measures to reduce the financial burden on students and their families. However, they may prefer more comprehensive solutions that benefit all students, not just those from low-income families. 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.

Agree

Yes, but only for citizens

While the Social Democrats support more affordable and accessible education, they may not specifically advocate for free tuition only for citizens. Their focus is on reducing the financial burden on students and their families, regardless of citizenship status. 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.

Slightly agree

Yes, and replace it with a graduate tax

The Social Democrats have not explicitly advocated for a graduate tax as a solution to the issue of university tuition fees. While they support more affordable and accessible education, their focus has been on opposing fee increases and advocating for increased investment in higher education. 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

Yes, but only for students studying in fields of high job demand

The Social Democrats have not specifically advocated for free tuition only for students studying in fields of high job demand. Their focus is on making education more affordable and accessible for all students, regardless of their field of study. 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

No

The Social Democrats are unlikely to agree with maintaining the current tuition fee system without any changes, as they have consistently advocated for more affordable and accessible education. They have opposed increases in student fees and called for increased investment in higher education. 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

Social Democrats Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,535 voters that identify as Social Democrats.

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