Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 November 2025
166. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the assessments his Department has carried out on the impact of students studying English language courses on housing pressures in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64303/25]
View answer167. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline his Department’s strategy in relation to the housing needs of students studying on English language courses in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64304/25]
View answer168. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the percentage of students studying on English language courses who were housed in the private rented sector; who were housed in designated student accommodation; who were staying with host families; and who were in other types of accommodation, in the last five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64305/25]
View answerMy Department does not have a role in sourcing, regulating, or monitoring accommodation for people undertaking English language education in the State. The provision of English language education is principally a private-sector activity, and accordingly my Department does not collect, assess, or maintain data on the assessments or statistical breakdowns requested.
The policy responsibility for the provision of accommodation for students rests with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (FHERIS).
