Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 December 2025
238. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to increase student accommodation delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67822/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe forthcoming National Student Accommodation Strategy 2025-2035 aims to increase the supply of student accommodation beds for full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students attending publicly funded Higher Education Institutions.
It will include viability measures to support the development of new accommodation without any additional recourse to the private rental market, and affordability supports for those students who need it most.
The Technological Sector Student Accommodation Programme is underway to support the planning and development of HEI student accommodation across regional campuses. Feasibility studies were completed in 2023 and 2024 to assess supply and demand trends. Phase 2 involves development of preliminary business cases, including financial and operational models. This will ensure that future projects are strategically aligned, financially viable, and responsive to local demand.
My Department will continue to work closely with the entire sector to develop and implement accommodation initiatives under this strategy.
