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.
67% Yes |
33% No |
58% Yes |
25% No |
5% Yes, but only for low income families |
8% No, but they should be reduced |
2% Yes, but only for citizens |
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1% Yes, and replace it with a graduate tax |
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1% Yes, but only for students studying in fields of high job demand |
See how support for each position on “Tuition Fees” has changed over time for 152k Ireland voters.
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Unique answers from Ireland users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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No, but the government should provide more options for third level education as an alternative to overly expensive traditional universities
@9KPRVT51mo1MO
There should be no tuition for community college but tuition should be in place for private education
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I think 3rd level is a life choice. Regardless of family, loans should be available to all and repaid by all regardless.
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Tuition should be paid for by the government and repaid if that student fails or drops out of collage
@9G9C7XL6mos6MO
Private schools should continue with tuition but public school should abolish especially for lower income family’s
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Depending on the school for example a public university should be free especially for lower income family’s or single mothers and fathers on the other hand i think a higher level school such as Trinity and UCD should have a tuition fee
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