Gilmore avoids tuition fees quiz [Independent.ie]
- Published: 16 November 2011
Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore has refused to rule out a hike in university fees.
Under fire in the Dail over third level education costs, Mr Gilmore would not reveal Budget plans for registration fees and maintenance grants.
The Tanaiste would only say a full review was under way to introduce a funding system to students that would ensure access is available to all.
"No Government is going to announce matters which are appropriate to the Budget in advance of the Budget," he said.
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