Higher Education Minister and Kildare North TD James Lawless described the cut as a "landmark moment" that "will ease financial pressure for 108,000 students and their families".
College students have been reacting to the €500 permanent reduction in contribution fees introduced in yesterday's budget.
It follows a temporary €1000 reduction, which was in place the previous year.
Higher Education Minister and Kildare North TD James Lawless described the cut as a "landmark moment" that "will ease financial pressure for 108,000 students and their families".
But these students that Kfm spoke to are not impressed.

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