Rent ‘is expensive in this country’ and ‘significant uplift’ is needed in spending on student accommodation, says Minister
“I think we need to see two further tweaks. Firstly, it needs to be increased. €500 is welcome but rent is expensive in this country,” he said.
Mr Harris was speaking after the publication of an ESRI report on student mobility on Monday that found adapting third-level entry requirements to make them more attainable for school leavers fromSimon Harris pictured at the publication of the new ESRI report Student Mobility in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Photography/Naoise Culhane
Asked whether the “elephant in the room” was the issue of housing and accommodation for students and young people, Mr Harris said: “Accommodation is a real cost, but the report finds that issues around how A-levels are categorised to be a much bigger barrier to student mobility. Mr Harris told reporters he would like to see more money allocated to building student accommodation across the State.
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