The Union of Students in Ireland says 58 per cent of students are skipping meals – because they can't afford food.
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The group's calling for investment 140 million euro in its pre budget submission this morning.
The proposals include a minimum of 500 euro reduction in registration fees and 5 million euro investment in mental health counseling.
USI President Annie Hoey says research shows that financial issues are a significant trigger for dropouts