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.
Rocky Road Revamp to be Revealed in September 2025
Tánaiste Simon Harris is confirmed to perform the official unveiling.
No Change To Local Property Tax In Wicklow For 2026
County Councillors voted to maintain 2025 LPT levels
Kaleidoscope Festival Fare Wows The Crowds At Russborough House
Sequins, soundtracks & smiles: Kaleidoscope presented by Glenveagh marked its 5th birthday in spectacular house-party style at Wicklow’s Russborough House
Wicklow Property Prices Soar By Over €27,000 In Second Quarter Of Year
The median asking price for a property in Wicklow now stands at €437,500
Tánaiste Urges New US Ambassador Ed Walsh To End The Killings In Gaza In Independence Day Address
Wicklow TD Simon Harris has told a large gathering before the US ambassador that humanitarian aid must reach those left besieged by relentless Israeli attacks in Gaza.
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