Student Accommodation
Dail Éireann — 2024-02-27
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Simon Harris (FG), Wicklow

I am a little bit perplexed about the line of inquiry but we want to come at this from every possible angle. We know there are vacant properties in the regions and in many towns where HEIs are based. The Deputy is correct when she says it is not just for technological universities but for any universities, although I think it will be of particular benefit to our technological universities. I already know of two universities that have been linking with my Department. They believe they have identified vacant buildings in their region and they are looking forward to putting proposals in place.

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Sitting date: 2024-02-27