Students are relying on the service to get by.

It's the third technological university to be set up in this country.

Many students are concerned they will not be able to attend college in the new academic year due to the uncertainty over the granting of the support.

The decision is seen as a major boost to the Shannonside region and students

Athlone and Limerick institutes of technology are applying today to set up a new technological university. The Higher Education Minister Simon Harris is welcoming the