Labour tells Dempsey to “lay-off” students

The row over college fees is continuing with Labour’s spokesperson on education, Joe Costello, telling the Minister for Education to “lay-off” students and stop threatening them with the re-introduction of third level fees.

Deputy Costello said Noel Dempsey is effectively putting a stop to their careers.

He said: "Third level education, I think now for the second time, intends to introduce fees.

"Education is a fundamental right. There should be free tuition for everybody in this country at primary level, at secondary level and at third level."