Opinion Archives – Page 16 of 16

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Sean Rooney: Is increasing the student contribution charge by €250 a year to €3,000 in 2015 reasonable for students?

December 12, 2012

This intends to, perhaps as a contradiction in terms, set out how the free fees system has failed in its intention but also argues for a return to the free fees system again one day. During the Read more…

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Ryan Hunt: Is increasing the student contribution charge by €250 a year to €3,000 in 2015 reasonable for students?

December 12, 2012

This year’s budget will undoubtedly be tough for many to swallow. Property taxes, cuts to child benefit and PRSI increases will hit people hard. When we approach the issue of funding for third level education, Read more…