General Election
Fianna Fáil Would Maintain €3,000 College Fee in Government
The party also pledged to invest €100 million a year in higher education, but did not commit to any of the funding models in the Cassells report.
As Election Looms, Trinity to Host Cross-Party Higher Education Debate
The debate is run by the Irish Universities Association, the Union of Students in Ireland, the Technological Higher Education Association and the Royal Irish Academy.
IFUT Calls for Fees to be Phased Out by Next Government
The union also called on Ireland's next government to deliver on the funding recommendations in the Cassells report.
In Trinity, Almost 250 Students Register to Vote in General Election
TCDSU President Laura Beston said it 'was really great to see such a positive response from students'.
Editorial
How Cassells Might Actually be Keeping Third-Level Away From Election Spotlight
Higher education has hardly featured in the general election campaign so far.
Analysis
An Election Timed to Puncture the Youth Vote? It Suits Fine Gael Just Fine
If Fine Gael really wanted students to vote, it wouldn't hold an election the week before a new register of electors kicks in, writes Cormac Watson.
Analysis
The Big Two Parties on Higher Education – In Their Own Words
Ahead of the election, Faye Curran looks back at the words and deeds of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael when it comes to third-level education in Ireland.
In Election Manifesto, USI Calls for an End to Student Contribution
USI's manifesto also argues for free public transport for students and legal protections for asylum seekers in formal education.
Analysis
The Taoiseach Says a Saturday Vote Helps Students. How About Some Policies Instead?
Students deserve policies worth voting for in the upcoming general election. So far, we've not seen much, writes Aoife Kearins.
Trinity Student Tate Donnelly to Run for Election as Green Party Candidate
Donnelly, who announced his campaign today, is the youngest general election candidate in the country.