Person: Peter Cassell

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Fianna Fáil promises to freeze third-level fees despite surging costs

Fianna Fáil has claimed it will freeze third-level student contribution fees for five years if it is elected to government, despite chronic under-funding affecting the system which could force costs to surge.

Sun, 21 Feb, 2016

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.

Wed, 17 Feb, 2016

Minister: I will move on student fees

Education Minister Jan O’Sullivan says she will not shy away from tough political decisions on student fees before the next Dáil election.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2014

ICTU warning against talking economy into crisis

The General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions has today warned against talking the Irish economy into a crisis.

Sun, 08 Apr, 2001