Tánaiste Hits Back at Minister as College Fees Row Heats Up

Tánaiste hits back at minister as college fees row heats up

Simon Harris takes a direct swipe at higher education minister James Lawless in a voice note to Fine Gael TDs and senators

Fine Gael and Fianna Fail at loggerheads over student fees

Despite the two parties being in coalition, the Fine Gael press office issued a statement from its TD, Maeve O’Connell, criticising Higher Education Minister James Lawless

Fine Gael firmly committed to cutting student fees – O’Connell

The Government must continue to reduce the student contribution fee during its lifetime to ease the financial burden on young people and families, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Maeve O’Connell said Tánaiste Simon Harris and Fine Gael remain committed to honouring the Programme for Government Commitment to continue reducing the Student Contribution Fee. […] The post Fine Gael firmly committed to cutting student fees – O’Connell appeared first o…