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The Rich aren’t only getting richer; they’re also getting the high-ranking government jobs

A tale as old as time: Governments in the western world are a graduation plan for the old boy’s club

Last week Forbes released an article on the wealth of the new United Kingdom Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, proclaiming his and his wife’s joint net worth to be “higher than the personal fortune of King Charles III”. An eyebrow raising

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College announces over 50 new Sports Scholars

Scholarships were awarded to student from a diverse range of sports including rugby, basketball, GAA, rowing, hockey, and cricket

College has unveiled the list of students awarded Sports Scholarships for the 2022/23 academic year.

22 students were awarded with College Sports Scholarships for a diverse range of sports including rugby, basketball, GAA, rowing, hockey, and cricket.

Several of those …

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Ireland ranked third among OECD countries for rate of third-level education

A report found Ireland to be to be 13 points above the OECD average for rate of third-level education attainment

Ireland has been ranked third among the 38 member countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for rate of third-level education attainment.

The OECD’s annual Education at a Glance report found that 54% of Irish people have …

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Sinn Féin propose €1,000 reduction to student contribution charge in alternative budget proposal

The alternative budget also includes a 25% increase in funding for student grants

Sinn Féin have included an immediate reduction of the student contribution charge by €1,000 in their alternative budget proposal.

The alternative budget, published on Friday, notes the party’s dedication to eventually abolishing student fees altogether, but proposes the refunding of …