Third-level system paying substantial dividends: Report

Ireland offers its young people greater equality in getting a university education than almost any other developed country — and this has been paying off, according to a study on education across the OECD.

Many of the findings go against IMF advice to cut spending on education and have students pay for courses according to what they are likely to earn, recommendations which sparked anger.

John Logue, president of the Union of Students of Ireland, said: “If implemented, these [IMF] recommendations would see a typical degree in medicine from UCC cost €41,685, while a degree in dentistry would cost €44,795.”