Friday, 31.07.2009
FG unveils plan to attract international students

Fine Gael has unveiled a plan aimed at doubling the number of international students studying in Ireland by 2015.<br /><br />The party says the move could generate €400m annually for the Irish economy and help ease financial difficulties for Irish colleges and universities.<br /><br />The Fine Gael plan includes changes to the student visa system and the lifting of the moratorium on third-level recruitment.