Summary
EDUCATION Minister Batt O'Keefe was last night under fire after claiming that wealthy parents are contributing nothing to their childrens' university education.
Even though third-level education is funded by general taxation - most of which is raised from high-earning households - the Minister claimed that in fact such people were giving nothing at all to the sector.See the full content of this document
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O'keeffe Defiant Over Return of College Fees
The claims were met with further derision from opponents of his plans, which are thought to have the backing of Taoiseach Brian Cowen.
Deputy ...See the full content of this document
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