Cuts to student fees will be considered by Cabinet under plans to reduce the cost of third-level education. The means-tested SUSI grant scheme will also be updated to make it more accessible to more students.
Andrea was joined on Lunchtime Live by students and parents who were in touch with the show to share their experience of managing the high cost of college.
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