Brazilian student in Cork 'had to share a bed with two people at different times'

A shocking study reveals international students in Ireland face severe housing issues, including scams, overcrowding, and even 'sex for rent' offers

More than half (54%) of survey respondents agreed or strongly agreed their mental health had been impacted as a result of the housing crisis. File picture

A German student who came to study in Ireland spent four weeks living in his car, according to a study, which also revealed more than a tenth of international students had to share a bed with a stranger when they moved to Ireland.

The latest study from the Irish Council for International Students (Icos) comes as the council joins with the National Women’s Council and Threshold to meet with politicians in Leinster House to push for changes to the rental market.