Third level students from Carlow and Kilkenny among those involved in today’s national walk out

Third level students are set to walk off campuses in Carlow and across the country today.

They say the government needs to do more to support them as they prepare for the country-wide demonstration.

The Union of Students in Ireland has organised the action to highlight issues facing those in third-level education.

These include the lack of accommodation, fees and counsellor to student ratios.

Mark Dunne is the President of the Student’s Union at the South East Technological University and he’s been outlining to KCLR News’ Edwina Grace why today’s action is so important;

Students at SETU have been telling The KCLR Daily why they’re taking part in the nationwide action;