Ryan support for student loan scheme

Updated: 22:18, Sunday, 12 July 2009

The Minister for Communications has indicated his support for the return of third-level fees that would involve a loan scheme to students.

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Nine News: Brian Dowling, Political Reporter, reports that Eamon Ryan has said any new scheme should not discourage students from attending college
Nine News: Brian Dowling, Political Reporter, reports that Eamon Ryan has said any new scheme should not discourage students from attending college
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Six One News: Brian Dowling, Political Reporter, reports that a Green Party minister has given the strongest indication yet of support for the return of third level fees
Six One News: Brian Dowling, Political Reporter, reports that a Green Party minister has given the strongest indication yet of support for the return of third level fees

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Under the scheme, graduates would pay back a portion of their college fees once their income was above a set limit.

Eamon Ryan said any new scheme should remain free at the point of entry, and should not discourage students from attending college.

Minister for Education Batt O'Keeffe is expected to outline several options for third-level funding shortly.

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