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A mother-of-three has said it is only due to a backlash from parents and students that a proposed €1000 hike in student contribution fees wasn't introduced

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The student contribution fee has been temporarily reduced for the past three years as part of cost-of-living packages accompanying the budget.

Opposition politicians have criticised the mooted increase and asked the Government to give clarity to parents ahead of the upcoming academic year.