Coughlan: New education strategy to have 'positive' impact
Minister Mary Coughlan has said that the Government's new strategy for Higher Education will have a "very positive" impact.
The Government is to publish its new strategy today which is expected to recommend a student fees system that combines both upfront and deferred payments.
The plan, which has been drawn up by a group led by economist and former Government adviser Dr Colin Hunt, also calls for additional funding for research.
Students are accusing the Government of failing to properly fund education and have said they want more money to be spent on third-level education rather than fees being reintroduced.
