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Sinn Féin says funding Must Urgently Be Provided To Keep Ireland's Universities Competitive

Universities are calling for a need of over 300 million in extra funding

Sinn Féin says funding must urgently be provided to keep Ireland's universities competitive with those abroad.

The head of Trinity College said yesterday Irish Universities risk a "quiet and gradual decline."

A 2022 report for the Government itself identified a need for over 300 million in extra funding.

Sinn Féin Higher Education Spokesperson, Mairéad Farrell, says its unacceptable no action has been taken.

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