'Some weeks I work 60 hours': Cork medical student forced to slog to pay for her studies

UCC medical student Lilian Tiina Gleave says she hopes the budget will prioritise investment in public transport and student accommodation.  Picture: Chani Anderson

As division emerged in the Coalition last summer over cuts to third-level fees, Lilian Tiina Gleave was, some weeks, working up to 60 hours to cover the cost of her studies.

A second-year medical student at University College Cork, Lilian spent her entire summer break from study working full-time.