Special report: Demand for new student accommodation in Cork could be hit by the pandemic

Lots of sites across Cork city are earmarked for college living, but the demand may plummet if students are being taught online, writes Kevin O’Neill
Special report: Demand for new student accommodation in Cork could be hit by the pandemic

Thousands of student beds are under construction all over Ireland, aiming to bridge the gap between supply and demand in the student accommodation market.

It has been one of the most active elements of the construction sector, with many commentators frustrated that developers poured time and resources into developing student blocks near Irish universities instead of other apartments or houses.

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