Abolish the contribution charge – that's the call from the Union of Students Ireland who say the €3000 charge for third level education should be dropped . This morning spoke to President of the Union of Students Ireland, Lorna Fitzpatrick, who outlined why she feels the charge is an unfair barrier to higher education.

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