[…]on both sides of the border, we ask that you take the necessary action to help Erica and the thousands like her who deserve support. Le meas, Annie Hoey President The Union of Students in Ireland Jack Leahy Deputy President The Union of Students in […]
[…]commutes will negatively affect the quality of their college experience. “We should follow international examples and seek innovative solutions to accommodation shortages. The Irish economy has shown strong signs of recovery over the past few years with the rate of unemployment falling at its lowest level in over 5 years. GDP also grew by almost 5% in 2014 and will grow by 4.9% this year. Ireland remains the fastest growing economy in Europe. It needs to keep accommodation, and student accommodation, at an affordable rate to keep Ireland attractive to foreign investors and students.” The Dáil’s committee on housing and […]
[…](Covid-19) Act 2021 is due to be introduced in the Dáil at around 1pm on Thursday. Students and their families and supporters are asked to contact their local Government TDs from Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Green Party and urge them to support this Bill when it comes before the Dáil. You can find contact details for your local representatives […]
[…]for students. Many landlords are choosing not to rent to students given the huge increase in demand and limited supply, with many of those who would previously have sought a mortgage now entering the rental market. In a desperate attempt to find a suitable place to live, many students are being forced to pay over the odds for their accommodation, with no choice but to settle at exploitative prices. This adds to the huge financial burden already placed on students attending third-level and their families. We are calling on the Government to look at the development of purpose-built city centre […]
