“Student fees will be cut by €1,000 in the Budget, bringing the charge to a maximum of €2,000. It’s understood the total package for third-level is €100m, with plans also to increase the supply of student beds. The government’s Budget 2025 plans for student costs will also see a once-off reduction of apprentice contribution of €1,000 …” (more)
[Eoghan Dalton, TheJournal.ie, 1 October]