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College fees increase is 'retrograde step' says SU President

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

University of Galway' Student Union president, Maisie Hall, condemned the recently announced €1,000 college fees increase stating that it will simply make this bad situation worse.

Announced by Minister for Higher Education, James Lawless, on Sunday, June 29, the increase in fees will result in third-level students in Ireland paying €1,000 more for the upcoming academic year. The expected increase comes following the Government's decision to scrap a temporary subsidy for students, which was introduced as part of Budget 2023's cost-of-living package.

Reacting to the news of the increase, University of Galway Students' Union president, Maisie Hall, described the decision as shameful, adding further financial pressures to students who are already struggling.

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