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<p>Only 38% of adults are aware of the tax relief for special food as a result of a medical condition.</p>

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If you buy special food for a medical condition, the taxman will give you tax relief on it

Majority of people unaware they can get 20% tax relief on the cost of certain food products bought as a result of dietary requirements linked to a medical condition, survey finds

<p>UCC President, John O'Halloran: "One of the messages people have said to me, and this won't be popular, but why is education so cheap?"</p>

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'Why is education so cheap?': UCC president says honest conversation needed on third-level fees

UCC forced to scrap plans to increase fees by €200

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UCC forced to scrap plans to increase fees by €200

Higher education fees: ‘Study now pay later model not the answer’

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Higher education fees: ‘Study now pay later model not the answer’

Hard call on fees likely to be deferred - Report on funding third level

Rising college take-up ‘damages standard’

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Rising college take-up ‘damages standard’

Time to confront new reality in colleges

Time to confront new reality in colleges

THIRD-LEVEL college leaders have repeatedly warned that the current funding model is unsustainable and will negatively influence colleges’ ability to maintain or improve educational standards.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2015

Quinn to colleges: Make cuts or I will

Education Minister Ruairi Quinn has told Irish third-level institutions to make "painful" cuts or the Department will do it for them.

Thu, 22 Nov, 2012

Quinn: Four priorities for reform of higher education

Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has outlined four priorities in reforming higher education.

Thu, 22 Nov, 2012

Student loan scheme or graduate tax expected in Quinn announcement

It is thought that Education Minister Ruairi Quinn may propose the introduction of a State-backed student loan scheme or a graduate tax when he outlines his vision for higher education reform this morning.

Thu, 22 Nov, 2012

50,000 third-level students await grant answers

50,000 third-level students await grant answers

More than 50,000 third-level students are still waiting to hear whether they have qualified for a grant. The academic term started last month.

Sat, 27 Oct, 2012

HEA chief: Taxation alone unlikely to cover costs of third level sector

HEA chief: Taxation alone unlikely to cover costs of third level sector

Chief Executive of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) Tom Boland has issued a fresh warning to the Government over funding for third level education.

Thu, 24 May, 2012

High Court to rule on student grants challenge

High Court to rule on student grants challenge

The High Court is to rule in a case of three students challenging cuts to their maintenance grants.

Wed, 25 Apr, 2012

Students occupy Department office

A number of students have occupied the offices of the Department of Social Protection in Dublin this evening.

Tue, 29 Nov, 2011

Study shows cap on college places could address funding problem - report

Study shows cap on college places could address funding problem - report

The number of college places could be capped to address the funding crisis in the sector, if third-level fees are not increased, according to a report this morning.

Sun, 27 Nov, 2011

Students to stage 'funeral' protest

Students to stage 'funeral' protest

Students are calling on the Government to protect our future by protecting education.

Thu, 24 Nov, 2011

Student marchers vow to fight fees

Student marchers vow to fight fees

Around 15,000 students descended on Government Buildings today with impassioned pleas to resist university fee hikes.

Wed, 16 Nov, 2011

Students march as Gilmore refuses to rule out third-level fees hike

Students march as Gilmore refuses to rule out third-level fees hike

Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has refused to rule out a hike in university fees.

Wed, 16 Nov, 2011

Students launch campaign against fees

A national campaign against increases in college fees was launched today by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI).

Tue, 01 Nov, 2011

Target high-earning lecturers, not students: USI

The Union of Students in Ireland is calling on the Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn to tackle the issue of funding in higher education.

Sun, 18 Sep, 2011

College fees must rise - report

A new report which will form the basis for higher education in Ireland over the next 20 years says college fees will have to rise.

Tue, 11 Jan, 2011

Report recommends 'asset test' in third-level grant decisions

Report recommends 'asset test' in third-level grant decisions

A controversial new study is calling for a massive shake-up in the awarding of third-level education grants.

Wed, 05 Jan, 2011

Poll shows majority in support of free third-level education

A majority of Irish people think third-level education should remain free, according to a new poll.

Tue, 02 Nov, 2010

Education Minister rules out introduction of third-level fees

Tánaiste and Education Minister Mary Coughlan has today ruled out the introduction of third level fees in the Budget.

Tue, 17 Aug, 2010

Students to protest against third-level registration fees

Students are planning a demonstration outside the Dáil today to protest against third-level registration fees.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2009