USI to hold protests over student fees

The Union of Students Ireland (USI) will hold a national day of protest today to put pressure on the Government to find a long-term, publicly financed solution to third-level education funding.

Up to 5,000 students are expected to take part in the protest which is scheduled to take place at 1pm at the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin’s city centre.

It is supported by the Coalition for Publicly Funded Higher Level Education, which includes USI, Siptu, Impact, the Teacher’s Union of Ireland, and the National Youth Council of Ireland.