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January 23, 2008

Student union welcomes official grants website, but warns of rise in rents

116836339647483701phpya2qlr1A new website, studentfinance.ie, has been welcomed by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), but the union also recently claimed a rise in rents.

The new site was launched this week by the Higher Education Authority as a guide to student grants, it is the first official website of its kind. 

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October 31, 2007

Ex-minister denies trying to change law

Usiprotest - Quick law change for ex-minster in contrast to delayed reform of the student grants system.

Former minister Michael Woods (FF) has denied he tried to bring about a change in the law that would allow him claim a backdated pension.

The only individual to benefit from such a move would be Mr Woods who would receive an estimated €75,000 following the change to laws governing ministerial pensions.

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