UCD is leading the way in terms of the most expensive college for student housing, with students being asked to fork out €11,764.80 for an en-suite room in Village 3 of the college's on-campus accommodation.

Over the last three budgets, a cut of €1,000 was applied to the contribution fee for third-level students, but it is expected that it will return to €3,000 this year.

60 per cent of students see equality in the workplace as key.

Ahead of the walkout, the USI is calling on the government to introduce protections for students living in digs, build affordable student accommodation, and abolish the student contribution charge