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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2025 · 1 MIN

Further warning over impending student fees hike

from Ocean FM News Reports

There's a further warning that a decision to hike up fees will hit Sligo students hard. It comes just weeks after moves to end protections for student renters were also announced. The Government is insisting that this year's budget will still help students and their families regardless. But Sligo Leitrim Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny says students are already facing multiple issues and this latest revelation will only make things worse. He says with the severe shortage of student accommodation locally combined with the imminent fees hike will result in many not being to afford to attend third level:

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There's a further warning that a decision to hike up fees will hit Sligo students hard. It comes just weeks after moves to end protections for student renters were also announced. The Government is insisting that this year's budget will still help...

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