Protesting third-level students plead with Hanafin for adequate funding

Louise Hogan

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) converged on Education Minister Mary Hanafin’s department, calling on her to reverse cutbacks and abolish the E750 registration fee.

Rory Hearne of the USI said: “the increase in funding for third-level colleges announced at the Budget was not enough to cover rising costs and chronic