Student hostel accommodation in Limerick
O’Donnell asked whether the next NIHE phase included student hostel accommodation, citing an acute local shortage. The Minister said an outside group had planned a hostel, most recently off campus.
This is a supplementary on the question which I tabled. Is the Minister fully aware of the very acute situation vis-á-vis accommodation at the educational facilities and also, in particular, is there any provision in the next stage for hostel accommodation for students? This is an appalling problem in the Limerick area at present.
Comment on this
That is a slightly different question, Deputy. I recall, from memory, that an outside grouping were making preparations to provide a hostel some time ago. I hope that they will continue with that. They chose a site on campus originally but, the most recent information, speaking from memory, is that they are developing a hostel off campus.