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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Response rates from 5.3k Connacht voters.
68% Yes |
32% No |
59% Yes |
25% No |
4% Yes, but only for low income families |
7% No, but they should be reduced |
3% Yes, but only for citizens |
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2% 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 |
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Unique answers from Connacht voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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Citizens should have the option of free tuition to study fields that contribute to the state (eg Science, Engineering, Medicine, Child Care etc.) or important trades such as plumbing with the condition they work in Ireland for a minimum of 2/3 years if jobs are available. Non citizens should also be able to apply.
@9KPRVT59mos9MO
There should be no tuition for community college but tuition should be in place for private education
@8C5RDBV4yrs4Y
No. Interest should be frozen. Banks should only provide loans to students in high pay areas based on typical salary and possibility for growth, i.e. science, medicine.
@9ZM3N9C5 days5D
Should be intrest free loan, payable 1year after graduation. Automatically come out of your salary before tax.
@9ZJTYHP1wk1W
They should be reduced to make college and in turn graduate degrees and jobs more accessible to lower income people & families. In turn working these jobs and contributing to our economy, especially in STEM fields
@9ZHVQWB1wk1W
Yes, as long as the person earns a nominal amount of taxable income over a period of time during, before or after their studies
@9ZGM8RX1wk1W
I think the fees could be reduced, I think non citizens should pay the most however fees are manageable it is the cost of rent and accommodation that is the problem
@9YMFXDB2wks2W
Free education to residents of the country. Graduates are more likely to pay higher tax so the education costs would be recuperated
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