Thousands of students at MTU and UCC are expected to walk out of their classes later today.
Both Student Unions say the walk out protest at 11 minutes past 11 is to highlight the high costs many third level students are facing.
MTU students will gather at the West Atrium, while students in UCC are gathering at a number of locations including the Western Gateway Building, The O'Rahilly Building Garden and Brookfield.
The action has been organised by the Union of students in Ireland who are encouraging every third level student in the country to join the protest.
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Two more funerals for the victims of the Creeslough disaster will take place today, as the fallout of the tragedy continues.
Mother of four Martina Martin will be laid to rest in the village while 14 year old Leona Harper will be buried in Ramelton this afternoon
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The funeral of Thomas Dooley, who was stabbed to death in Co Kerry last week, is taking place this morning.
The 43-year-old died from multiple injuries sustained at New Rath cemetery in Tralee last Wednesday.
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Passport waiting times have now returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to the Foreign Affairs Minister.
Simon Coveney says it only takes 10 working days for an adult to get the document, if they apply online - and 15 days for a child.
2022 will be the first year ever that over 1 million passports will be issued, after a rush of applications after the Covid pandemic ended.
