hxdbzxy via Shutterstock

The Daily Poll

Poll: Is a graduate tax a good idea?

The government is reported to be considering a graduate tax to pay for third-level education. Good idea? Bad idea?

THE GOVERNMENT IS reported to be considering a graduate tax as a way to pay for students attending third-level education.

According to today’s Irish Independent, Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn is considering a system which would see college fees effectively scrapped with the costs of college paid for by the State. Graduates would then pay back the costs over a period of around 15 years.

Proponents of the current system say third-level education should remain free, but opponents say that the bill for third-level education is rising and someone has to pay.

So we’re asking: is a graduate tax a good idea?

Poll Results:

No - the current system is fine (1037)

No - but there needs to be some kind of change to the current system (870)

Yes (657)

Not sure (642)

Yes
No - the current system is fine
No - but there needs to be some kind of change to the current system
Not sure

Author

Christine Bohan

View 77 comments

Send Tip or Correction

77 Comments

Defamation

Damaging the good reputation of someone, slander, or libel.
Racism or Hate speech

An attack on an individual or group based on religion, race, gender, or beliefs.
Trolling or Off-topic

An attempt to derail the discussion.
Inappropriate language

Profanity, obscenity, vulgarity, or slurs.
Spam

Advertising, phishing, scamming, bots, or repetitive posts.
Other

News in 60 seconds

The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie