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.
Concerns Raised After Wicklow County Council Refuse To Install Local Rainbow Crossings
In 2023 Wicklow County Council voted to support the LGBTQIA+ Community by agreeing to create Permanent Pride Rainbow Crossings in each of its Municipal Districts.
New Committee Set Up To Address Traffic And Transport Issues In Bray
Cathaoirleach of Bray Municipal District Sinn Féin Councillor Dermot ‘Daisy’ O’Brien, has announced the establishment of a new committee dedicated to addressing Bray’s growing traffic.
Tidy Town Groups In Wicklow Recognised At National Ceremony
Minister of State Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran has congratulated all of the winners and referenced the huge interest in the competition, which this year celebrates 67 years of environmental and community initiatives.
Biodiversity Conference Comes To Wicklow.
Blessington Community College’s Student Environmental Council will host Wicklow’s inaugural Youth Biodiversity Conference
Gardai Appeal For Help In Tracing Missing Woman From Bray
Gardaí are seeking help to find a missing woman in North Wicklow.
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