Op-Ed
Op-Ed
The Answer to the Higher Education Funding Crisis Is Not to Raise Student Fees
Thomas Byrne writes that increased exchequer funding is the best option for the future of higher education.
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Young People Must Further Mobilise to Repeal the Eighth Ahead of Oireachtas Committee Decision
Ruth Coppinger argues that, despite the progress being made, there is more that students can do to actively fight for abortion rights.
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After Years of Frustrations, I’m Bowing Out as a Trade Union Leader
Mike Jennings recalls his years as a key member in the fight for workers' rights during his time in IFUT.
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Join the March for Choice to Ensure It’s the Last
Annie Hoey argues that we need to make a scene to keep the eighth amendment in the minds of the public.
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If We Want an Equal Society, We Must Fight Against Loan Schemes
Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin calls for students to march on October 4th for publicly funded education.
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Ireland’s Universities Could Reap Brexit’s Benefits, if they Seize its Opportunities
Neale Richmond, who chairs the Seanad Brexit Committee, argues that Irish higher education is uniquely placed to benefit from Brexit.
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Calling All Senators: Vote Today to Reject Loans and Support Free Education
Senator Ivana Bacik argues that the Seanad must vote today to return higher education to something that's free for all students.
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Breaking News: Students are Adults
It is by refusing to patronise students that we demonstrate our profound respect and high hopes for them, writes Dr Daragh Downes.
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An Income-Contingent Loan Scheme is the Only Option for Ireland and its Students
Dr Aedín Doris and Prof Bruce Chapman argue that a loan scheme would have no negative impact on students from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
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Income-Contingent Loans Would be a Risky Course of Action for Ireland
Dr Charles Larkin outlines his research, demonstrating the risks an income-contingent loan scheme would have for Ireland.