The debate about the best way to fund higher level education in Ireland has recently been reignited, with Fine Gael pledging to introduce a student loan scheme for third-level education if the party is returned to government. The scheme has …
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We need a grassroots movement against fees
It’s time for us to take our place in the international student movement against austerity and the corporatisation of our universities.
The current sabbatical elections come at a pivotal time for the Irish student movement. The Cassells Report on funding Irish higher education is, according to all reports, set to recommend a student loans system accompanied by an increase in fees. …
Presidential candidates criticise the SU for failing to support Students Against Fees group despite union mandate
This comes after the majority of candidates signed pledges promising to oppose fees if elected at a small SAF rally on Monday.
The current sabbatical officers of Trinity College Dublin’s Students’ Union (TCDSU) have been criticised by some candidates in the SU elections for failing to adequately support Students Against Fees (SAF), a group established to oppose the introduction of student fees …
Delving into the record receipt for Trinity’s consultancy costs
College spend €2.8 million on external consultants to “change management”, during critical period of budget cuts for student services.
Issue of student loans to resurface after dissatisfaction over defeat of Ruane’s motion to oppose them at council
A second motion calling for the SU to oppose student loans is likely.
TCDSU votes against motion to oppose student loans
President Lynn Ruane introduced the motion in anticipation of the Cassells report on higher education funding
A mandate proposed by SU president Lynn Ruane at Tuesday’s Council asking the union to oppose student loans was defeated by a small margin.
The mandate was proposed in response to widespread speculation that some form of student loans and …
