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Cabinet To Sign-Off On €100M Package For 3rd Level On-Site Learning.

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20% of that money will be spent helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds

Cabinet is expected to sign off on a €100 million o package to fund the return to on-site teaching for colleges and universities.

Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris is seeking cabinet approval for the extra funds.

€21 million of that money will be spent helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds, supporting students experiencing financial difficulties while in college and overall student mental health.

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