Budget 2024: Harris wants once-off measures to support students

Simon Harris added he wanted to see some of the extra €2.25bn in capital spending for the next three years used to expand capacity within universities and apprentice centres

Simon Harris said it was likely the Government would be introducing a series of once-off measures in October’s budget.

Any once-off measures in Budget 2024 will also need to support students, Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has said.

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Mr Harris said it was likely the Government would be introducing a series of once-off measures in October’s budget.