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.
Diamond Shines In Dublin As Kilcoole Athlete Targets Marathon Marker
Sarah Diamond from Kilcoole A.C produced a strong performance to finish third in the Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon, with eyes now firmly fixed on the Dublin Marathon in October.
Performance Report Offers Praise & Flags Areas Of Improvement for Wicklow County Council
Wicklow is strong on housing vacancy and online motor tax, but re-letting times and retrofits lag behind national picture, reports NOAC.
UPDATE: Three Car Collision Cleared from the N11 at Glen Of The Downs
The northbound lanes approaching Delgany have reopened.
Over 50 Free Events, Performances & Workshops For Wicklow Culture Night
Wicklow Culture Night 2026 Is Here!!!!
Penalty Points Drive Up Insurance Costs for 16,000 Wicklow Drivers
More than 12,500 Wicklow drivers have three points, 294 have 9 points, and 41 are on 12 points, the threshold for disqualification.
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