Cute rescue puppies took the lead at a special stress-busting session for college students just weeks ahead of their end-of-year exams.

Protesting students warned they could not afford to eat three meals a day and so another cut to grants could not be contemplated in this month’s budget.

The job market is non-existent for graduates, and my job prospects are very thin, writes Cian Power

Students could be hit by hidden budgetary costs in addition to the loss of up to €1,500 that will hit thousands of grant recipients.