Clare TD Slams Govt Uncertainty On Student Fees

It's claimed Clare's third level students will be left high and dry if the Government fails to implement planned cuts to college fees. Higher Education Minister James Lawless has stated a planned further €500 cut to the voluntary student contribution fee in Budget 2027 could be scrapped due to overspends. The current contribution fee is €2,500 and the coalition had signalled its intention to reduce this to €2,000 next year, but claims it would cost €50m to do so. Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Further and Higher Education and Clare TD Donna McGettigan believes the Government is out of touch.