Student Accommodation
Dail Éireann — 2021-11-30
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Aindrias Moynihan (FF), Cork North-West

I thank the Minister for the overview. While some colleges do provide accommodation, others do not. Is the Minister focused on all colleges, or just on those already providing accommodation? There are places where we need to make a start.
There are many private property owners involved, whether they are large apartment block owners or individuals who let houses. Has the Minister had an opportunity to engage with them on the issue? They are a very significant component in all of this. It is hugely important that there is reasonably priced accommodation available.
In respect of rent a room options, previously, these would have been more in the line of digs, but very little is available at this stage. Has the Minister looked across the board at all the different options to reduce the stress on students?

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Sitting date: 2021-11-30