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Higher Education Minister James Lawless Signals End To College Fee Reductions, Sparking Student Anger

In recent budgets, the contribution fee has been cut by one thousand euro in a recurring once off measure during the cost-of-living crisis.

Student representatives are condemning a possible end to further reductions in college fees.

In recent budgets, the contribution fee has been cut by one thousand euro in a recurring once off measure during the cost-of-living crisis.

Higher Education Minister James Lawless has signalled this reduction isn't likely to continue in future budgets.

Chris Clifford, President of the Union of Students in Ireland, says politicians need to honour their commitments to reduce fees, as outlined in the Programme for Government.
 

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