Budget 2027: College fees to be cut by €1,500 for parents with two children in college

Higher education minister James Lawless secured fee discounts where families have multiple students in third-level education.
Negotiations lasted late into yesterday evening, as Micheál Martin, Simon Harris, and Seán Canney met with public expenditure minister Jack Chambers to hammer out the finals details of Budget 2027. 

Negotiations lasted late into yesterday evening, as Micheál Martin, Simon Harris, and Seán Canney met with public expenditure minister Jack Chambers to hammer out the finals details of Budget 2027. 

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 - 07:46
Louise Burne Political Correspondent

Budget 2027 will deliver a potluck package for families, with many supports being limited depending on the age and number of children.

Students will see a fee cut if more than one person in their family is attending third level.

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