Students angered by call for return of fees

The Union of Students in Ireland has reacted angrily to reports that the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is set to recommend the reintroduction of third-level fees in Ireland.

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has reacted angrily to reports that the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is set to recommend the reintroduction of third-level fees in Ireland.

Reports this morning said the OECD was set to recommend the return of college fees and the introduction an Australia-style student loan scheme where students would repay the cost of their education after graduation.