PomBear wrote: » Gary's a careerist and nothing but, USI are really wasting our time and money as most their protests mean nothing and re strictly photo-opps. He came out and criticised students for the Dept of Finance debacle which reeked of hypocrisy. As long as Gary and the rest of the CV boosters are there, don't expect much of a fight against fees from them Exhibit A:
maygitchell wrote: » A FF'er? Your kidding right?
PomBear wrote: » Make up your own mind I suppose, the evidence is there. Also this photo was taken 6 months AFTER Fianna Fáil increased third level fees
Raging_Ninja wrote: » because nothing is ever accomplished by talking with the people in government....
PomBear wrote: » Micheal Martin isn't in Government
maygitchell wrote: » Im shamed that man (*insert species here*) represents the views of the student body
Ficheall wrote: » I'm curious as to how PomBear, who also, supposedly, is in a position which represents the views of the student body, would react if there were a similar thread lambasting him..
Raging_Ninja wrote: » He was a minister at the time the picture was taken.
PomBear wrote: » Work away.... Also, what position would I be in that takes on such responsibility?
Red_Wake wrote: » I hear you're really Emmett Connolly.:rolleyes:
murraykil wrote: » Third level fees! :pac: The charges for third level education in Ireland are amongst the lowest in the world. So low in fact that the are negative in many cases; those who qualify for Government grant assistance get their e2k fees paid for them as well as support checks totalling up to thousands over the school year!
the keen edge wrote: » Complete bollix. And you've spelt cheque incorrectly.
murraykil wrote: » I am aware of the alternate spellings of many English words and since English is a secondary language for me, I don't feel tied to any particular version. I am aware of the Student Grant Scheme which can pay students up to e6100 per school year, as well reimbursing up to e2000 of registration fees and also assisting with the cost of field trips. I would appreciate a "thanks" for providing you with this piece of free supplementary education to go along with the many years of free education provided to you by the Irish tax payer via the Government. And you spelled bollocks incorrectly! :pac:
murraykil wrote: » I am aware of the alternate spellings of many English words and since English is a secondary language for me, I don't feel tied to any particular version.
murraykil wrote: » I am aware of the Student Grant Scheme which can pay students up to e6100 per school year, as well reimbursing up to e2000 of registration fees and also assisting with the cost of field trips.
murraykil wrote: » I would appreciate a "thanks" for providing you with this piece of free supplementary education to go along with the many years of free education provided to you by the Irish tax payer via the Government.
murraykil wrote: » And you spelled bollocks incorrectly! :pac:
The___________ wrote: » You may well be aware that the government can 'pay' students e6100 per annum in grant subsidies but presumably you are not aware of the exceptional circumstances that must occur for a student to be illegible for such a large grant, The vast majority of students receive no where near this level of support from the government
the keen edge wrote: » Fair enough, and now that you know the correct spelling in this context you wont make that mistake again. And no need to thank me, you yourself can have that bit of supplementary education for free. So are you also aware of the number of students who qualify for this level of grant?. Your prior post was the typical broad sweeping statement that all students just have to turn up at some government office with their hand out when they need cash. Are you now retracting your previous post that all students who qualify for the grant receive cheques totaling thousands of Euros?. As in all your posts in this thread you are assuming an awful lot. So, how do you know how much, if any indeed any, free education I've received, let alone many years of it?. Also who said I'm not a tax payer myself?. If indeed I am a student, how does that mean I never paid tax before I came one. Or what about students who work part time, can they not be a current tax payer either?. Enlighten me please. I spelt it wrong out of politeness.
murraykil wrote: » Apologies. How dare they charge ye e2k for a year of 3rd level education. And to add insult to injury, they won't even pay ye e6100 to go to classes.
Skopzz wrote: » Actually, it is the truth. The country cannot afford it anymore so we must cut these generous benefits. They are cutting all other benefits for everyone as well.
The___________ wrote: » Stop posting nonsensical rubbish, where in the previous posts did I or The Keen Edge suggest that the government should 'pay' students e6100?, I have absolutely no problem with students and their families shouldering the cost of a third level education but only when the means of that family allow it, for those who are less well off why shouldn't the government help them to attend third level institutions? Or do you advocate a return to the previous system where only the wealthy could afford to send their children to college/university without incurring large amounts of debt?
