Tánaiste insists student fees will be reduced despite coalition tension

Tánaiste Simon Harris said the Government was committed to reducing the cost of going to college. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

The Tánaiste has insisted the Government is united on the issue of student fees, which he has indicated will be reduced early next year.

Simon Harris moved to stress that the coalition remains committed to lowering the cost of third-level education, but said any reductions would be implemented next year, when a second instalment is due.