Struggling Students In 3rd Level In Regular Contact With St Vincent De Paul
The charity says many of the students they help are availing of charities who supply food
The Cork branch of St Vincent de Paul says they're in regular contact with many students who are struggling to remain in third level education.
A recent study found that over a third of higher-education students in Ireland experience severe financial problems.
Speaking to RedFM News St Vincent de Paul volunteer Brendan Dempsey says many students simply can't afford to continue their studies:
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