More than 400 students could get to live in purpose-built Cork City centre accommodation as part of revisions to the long-awaited events centre.

Fewer Leaving Certificate students than last year received college offers last week, despite nearly 800 more school leavers applying for places than in 2015.

There's still time for students to find accommodation for the coming academic year.

Helen O’Callaghan learns why research on housing is more important than ever

Applications for entry to third-level are up slightly to nearly 79,000 people as the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) warns that urgent action is needed to address accommodation shortages.