Caption Comp: Ogra FF with Micheal Martin opposing cuts to third level education

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Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin and Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children Charlie McConalogue TD at the Ógra campaign launch at Leinster House this afternoon

That's Ogra FF's caption - can you do better?

Press release below....

Ógra Fianna Fáil launch campaign against cuts in student support

Ógra Fianna Fáil has launched its campaign against cuts in student support. Speaking ahead of the students’ protest outside Leinster House (Wednesday, 16 November), Ógra members voiced their anger at the fact that Fine Gael and Labour are systematicly breaking every promise they made to students during the general election campaign.

Newly elected President of Ógra Fianna Fáil Eamon Quinlan said: “Four days before the election, the now Education Minister Ruairí Quinn promised not to introduce third level fees and not increase the student registration charge. The only thing has changed between him making that promise and breaking it, is an improvement in the fiscal situation.

"Ógra is for a progressive third level funding and student support system. We want a fair deal for students which has the long-term interests of access for all, quality education with opportunities and equality at its heart. We have condemned the proposal to remove the maintenance grant for postgraduate students. The cut is an appalling attack on student teachers who will have to find a way to pay for their H Dip once they complete their degrees. The proposed cap on student numbers is a signal that the Government do not see access to education as a right for all,” concluded Quinlan.

Speaking outside Leinster House today, Ógra's Policy and Campaigns Director Gerard Fogarty said: "This is the first step in our campaign to protect higher education. Ógra will soon be publishing a policy document on third level funding and student support, as part of our wider policy on the future of education in Ireland.

“Today Ógra members will march with fellow students from across the country. Our message to the Government is that they must listen to the students who feel aggrieved after being misled by Labour and Fine Gael. We want them to know that we will not accept their proposed cuts and we intend to hold them to account for their promises.

"Ógra will be meeting public representatives and interests groups and campaigning strongly to protect the future of third level and higher education in Ireland,” said Fogarty.

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We`re two faced bankers

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"Don't force us to emigrate - we're dumb enough to join FF so we wouldn't last 5 minutes in a real country!"

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This year's "F Factor" contestants line up with their mentors.

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Mid November and here we are in T-shirts. At least Bertie Ahern bought his canvassers chips.

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Fianna Fáil - We Rape the Future

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Members of Ugly Fhianna Fáil

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They are a weird looking bunch.

Not surprised they are attracted to a party that contain such fine specimens as

Wee Willie Winkie and Mr Bean

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Vote Yes for Jobs, Yes for........ opps wrong banner !

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Martin with the last remaining supporters of Fianna Fail. Looks theres Oggy!