Universities seek bailout to defray €374m loss

The country's universities are seeking a financial bailout and have said the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic could result in financial losses of more than €370m over the next two years.

The Irish Universities Association has already circulated its Partners in the Recovery document to a number of politicians, warning that it will be disproportionately by the pandemic and so needs a €230m Stability Fund and other supports to come through the crisis.