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.
Stately Country House In West Wicklow Goes On The Market
Set in almost 14 acres and boasting it’s own private lake, the property has gone on the market for €2.25 million.
Health Minister Urged To Make Minimum Alcohol Prices Part Of The Law
It's a year since the Public Health Alcohol Bill passed - but is only being implemented in stages, with advertising for drinks companies to be banned on public transport from next month.
Wicklow Men Slow Off The Mark To Tie The Knot
Men in Wicklow wait longest when it comes to getting married.
Maria Bailey Faces Motion Of No Confidence
A motion of no confidence has been tabled in Fine Gael TD Maria Bailey in her own constituency.
National Slow Down Day Targets Speeding Motorists
131 drivers have been caught speeding so far today, as a garda slow down operation continues.
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