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Poll: Should Ireland introduce third-level student loans for fees?

Is some form of student loan the way forward?

THE ISSUE OF third-level fees is one that rears its head every few months.

Specifically, how to pay for them. Today on TheJournal.ie, Elizabeth Tandy Shermer argues that whatever Ireland does, we shouldn’t copy the American student loans scheme.

But is some form of student loan the way forward?

We’re asking: Should Ireland introduce third-level student loans for fees?

Poll Results:

No (6820)

Yes (5170)

I don't know (647)

Yes
No
I don't know

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