Tánaiste Hits Back at Minister as College Fees Row Heats Up

Tánaiste hits back at minister as college fees row heats up

Simon Harris takes a direct swipe at higher education minister James Lawless in a voice note to Fine Gael TDs and senators

Fine Gael and Fianna Fail at loggerheads over student fees

Despite the two parties being in coalition, the Fine Gael press office issued a statement from its TD, Maeve O’Connell, criticising Higher Education Minister James Lawless

‘You’re choosing to Increase Prices During a Cost-of-Living Crisis’

Increase Prices During a Cost-of-Living Crisis Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty questions Minister Jack Chambers over whether Government plans to raise the cost of college fee during the upcoming college term. Credit to : Newstalk The post ‘You’re choosing to Increase Prices During a Cost-of-Living Crisis’ first appeared on The Irish Channel - The Best of everything Irish 🇮🇪.

Betrayal of students is further proof that this government cannot be trusted

The government’s willingness to throw students under the bus by jacking up third level fees by €1,000 for the 2025/26 academic year is further proof that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael cannot be trusted, according to Social Democrats TD Jen Cummins. Deputy Cummins, who is the party’s spokesperson on further and higher education, said: “We are now seeing a clear trend emerging, with several Fianna Fáil ministers – and even the Taoiseach – signalling a…

Fine Gael firmly committed to cutting student fees – O’Connell

The Government must continue to reduce the student contribution fee during its lifetime to ease the financial burden on young people and families, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Maeve O’Connell said Tánaiste Simon Harris and Fine Gael remain committed to honouring the Programme for Government Commitment to continue reducing the Student Contribution Fee. […] The post Fine Gael firmly committed to cutting student fees – O’Connell appeared first o…