Government faces revolt over college fees and pub smoking ban

THE Government is facing a massive revolt among its own backbenches over plans to re-introduce college fees and ban smoking in pubs.

Government faces revolt over college fees and pub smoking ban

Dozens of Fianna Fáil TDs are fearful that the controversial proposals will spark a backlash against the Government.

Education Minister Noel Dempsey plans to bring back college fees despite the opposition.

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