It would be a huge relief to students.
A proposal to cut the 3-thousand euro third-level student charge is expected to go before cabinet in February.
The Irish Times reports a reduction of as much as a thousand euro could be sought.
Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris recently reiterated his desire to tackle the fee in a Fine Gael newsletter, saying the cost is too high.
Minister Harris said the cost of third-level education and student accommodation is a “significant burden on families across the country”, according to Independent.ie.
“We believe the contribution fee is too high and prevents many people from accessing higher education," he added.
The Minister expressed a desire to change that being the case.
College fees per student currently stand at €3,000 in Ireland, which is the highest in the European Union.
The paper also reports that major investment is also being considered for third-level education.
It comes as universities and colleges have been warning for years that there has been chronic under-investment in the sector.
Minister Harris also wants action to address the difficulties, cost and lack of availability of student accommodation.
As well as taking a look at student grant funding schemes.
