Study in Ireland: Reduced Fees for the Irish Diaspora!

The Ireland Homecoming Study Programme aims to encourage the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Irish citizens (including non-resident Irish passport holders with dual citizenship) living outside of the EU to return to Ireland for their Higher Education studies. The program will be of particular interest to members of the Irish Diaspora who reside outside of the EU. Students in this category are normally subject to full Non-EU tuition fees. Through this Program qualifying students will benefit from a reduction in tuition fees of up to 40% depending on the course and Institute of application. For the 2010/2011 intake the IHSP fee level will be €5,950. Check the IHSP website for more information.

Rise in suicides as money woes hit

The Irish Independent reports that “suicides increased by an alarming 25 per cent last year to 527, according to provisional figures, while 11,966 people presented to hospitals after attempting suicide”.

See the article on Independent.ie