Thousands of third-level students marched through the streets of Dublin today. The protest march was even bigger than recent student demonstrations in Athlone, Sligo and Letterkenny. First of all, we are here to fight for those members of society who want to go to college but simply can not afford to.
Education is more than just a right.
It is a passport to a better future. A good education opens the door to a better job and a better life. And yet, this Government refuses to take the steps necessary to make education available to all. A maximum student grant of 49 per week puts college out of the reach of many in our society. A maximum grant of 49 per week ensures that the marginalised continue to be marginalised.