The Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education has defended the Governments approach to funding third level education.

 

It comes as hundreds of students, many from the North West, marched from Dublin's Garden of Remembrance to Leinster House yesterday, calling for Government action.

 

They say they're struggling to afford the costs of third level education, while managing accommodation and transport fees.

 

While acknowledging their plight, Minister Marian Harkin says the Government has made huge efforts in helping students and will continue to do so: 

 

 

The Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education has defended the Governments approach to funding third level education.
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It comes as hundreds of students, many from the North West, marched from Dublin's Garden of Remembrance to Leinster House yesterday, calling for Government action.
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They say they're struggling to afford the costs of third level education, while managing accommodation and transport fees.
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While acknowledging their plight, Minister Marian Harkin says the Government has made huge efforts in helping students and will continue to do so:&nbsp;
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