[…]that student accommodation should be subject to the same rent controls as other accommodations in the area, and supports the view that such agreements should be considered leases and not licences to reside. Speaking in advance of the hearing, USI President Síona Cahill said “We have seen attempts to massively increase rents for students across Ireland already this year. A private accommodation provider near Dublin City University attempted to saddle some students with increases as high as 27% in what became known as the Shanowen Shakedown. This “Cuirt Shakedown” case in Galway has the potential to set a new direction […]
[…]life The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) will launch a new Guide to Student Life today in Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), National University of Galway (NUIG) and Institute of Technology, Carlow (IT Carlow) with support from the PRTB (Private Residential Tenancies Board). This comprehensive guide that can fit in your back pocket is a useful resource for students and gives great tips and advice on student life. The guide covers accommodation advice, money management, personal safety and settling into college. Easy-to-use budget sheets and rent book logs are included, enabling students to keep weekly or monthly budgets that […]
[…]the paper prepared for Minister Pascal Donohue suggests that such a scheme, involving an increase in the present student contribution from €3,000 to €4,000 would ultimately fail as a solution to the funding crisis in higher education. In addition, it argues that the scheme would be “socially regressive” by requiring all students, irrespective of their socio-economic background, to pay the registration fee. Full answer responses: Which of the following things, if any, have you had to do to stay in college? 878 responses Borrowing money off friends/ family – 77.1% Missing meals – 58.1% Going hungry – 38.7% […]
