Emergency student accommodation fund, cut in fees and grant increases on cards for budget

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris is adamant that the cost of third level education should be addressed in October's budget and is also looking at special measures to protect students at risk of homelessness. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

An emergency student accommodation fund, a cut in fees and increases in grants are all being considered ahead of the Budget.

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris is adamant that the cost of third level education should be addressed in October's budget and is also looking at special measures to protect students at risk of homelessness.