Third-level student representatives say rent caps for college accommodation are "too little, too late" to help struggling students.
The Union of Students in Ireland says rent is one of the main reasons why students are being forced go to work instead of their lectures.
It comes as a new survey by the Irish League of Credit Unions shows 55 percent of those surveyed say they are missing their lectures in favour of paid work.
That's up 22 percent on 2017.
Coronavirus Cases In Ireland Rise To 25,142 With 1,664 Deaths
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Republic of Ireland has risen to 25,142 with 668 cases in County Wicklow.
Pandemic Unemployment Payment To Be Cut For Part-Time Workers
While the payment for full-time workers is set to be phased out over time.
West Wicklow Councillor Expresses Concern Over New Housing Scheme In Blessington
The Blessington Local Area Plan highlights that 36 new housing units are to be built in the area with 10% of these being social housing.
Simon Harris Tests Negative For Covid 19 After Self Isolating
It’s emerged the Health Minister, Wicklow T.D. Simon Harris was in self isolation for several days last week amid concerns he had contracted Covid-19.
John Waters And Gemma O' Doherty To Pay Costs For High Court Case Over Covid Restrictions
The pair have previously indicated their intention to appeal if they were not successful
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