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FG accused of being 'out of touch' over college comments, but who wants to scrap fees and how much would it cost?

Comments by two Fine Gael ministers this week landed them in hot water with students.

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Aug 18th 2019, 9:30 AM

Here's what Ireland's top universities are making from student contributions

The burden on students has gone up and up over the last six years.

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Aug 14th 2016, 8:30 AM

The next step: Charts show financial strain Irish parents face as their child goes to college

It’s more saving and more debt.

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Aug 13th 2015, 12:00 PM