Colleges to contact students this week about €1,000 refund

Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris: 'These are practical measures to help students and families with the cost of education and the cost-of-living.' 

Higher Education Institutions are to reach out to eligible students this week to refund them €1,000 in college fees.

Further and Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has also confirmed all student grant holders will receive an additional payment on December 16.