Jan O’Sullivan refuses to rule out introducing third-level fees

Education Minister Jan O’Sullivan has refused to rule out introducing third-level fees, if Labour is re-elected, due to the need to reform the funding systems of universities and colleges.

At the launch of her party’s education policy document yesterday, the Limerick TD declined to say that fees would not be imposed.

Under the current system, students must pay a contribution of between €2,000 and €3,000. Colleges and universities have warned the funding is not adequate to meet demand.