Niamh Bhreathnach: Minister responsible for abolishing college fees dies aged 77

Niamh Bhreathnach: Minister responsible for abolishing college fees dies aged 77

Niamh Bhreathnach was responsible for abolishing third-level education fees in 1996.

Tributes have poured in for former education minister Niamh Bhreathnach who has passed away at the age of 77.

Ms Bhreathnach was responsible for abolishing third-level education fees in 1996.

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