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.
Plans Approved For Bus Corridor Between Bray And Dublin City Centre
Under the plans, traffic management and cycling infrastructure will be improved in both directions.
Date Set For First Meeting Of Bray To Greystones Cliffwalk Taskforce
Tánaiste Simon Harris has set Thursday, 13th February for the inaugural meeting of the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk Taskforce.
An Bord Pleanála Refuse Planning For New Development At Magheramore Beach
The council first refused the permission on 7 separate grounds.
Gardai Appeal For Information Following Fatal Crash Near Wicklow Border
Two men in their 20s have died in a crash in County Carlow.
68 People Accessed Emergency Accommodation Across Wicklow In December
There's been a slight decrease in the numbers registered as homeless - however more than 14,800 people spent Christmas in emergency accommodation.
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