Abolishing college fees not a priority if returned to Government, say Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil – The Irish Times

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael stated at a seminar that they would not eliminate the €3,000 student registration charge if re-elected, opting instead to increase grants for less affluent students to improve college accessibility. This commitment was made during a pre-election debate on higher education funding at DCU, with Sinn Féin and Labour expressing support for abolishing the charge. Both parties emphasized the importance of ensuring more students from disadvantaged backgrounds have the opportunity to pursue higher education.

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