Student accommodation housing Ukrainians closed for next academic year for 'vital' refurbishment

Complex in need of 'complete upgrade to bring it up to a level that is demanded for the competitive student market', but is still 'suitable to provide a vital emergency need'

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris 'is of the firm view all student accommodation is required'.

A privately-owned student accommodation village in Cork City said it decided to close to students for the upcoming year and provide accommodation to Ukrainian refugees as the complex requires refurbishment.

As previously reported by the Irish Examiner, two Government departments have clashed over the housing of Ukrainian refugees as it emerged Cork Student Village is to be closed to students for the upcoming academic term.