Plan for design standards in student accommodation to increase supply and affordability

The move marks the first time in the history of the State that the Government is investing in building student accommodation

The Government has announced a plan to develop design standards for purpose-built student accommodation.

The Government has announced a plan to develop design standards for the new generation of purpose-built student accommodation, in a bid to make it more affordable and increase supply.

The move, announced by Higher Education Minister Simon Harris and Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien, marks the first time in the history of the State that the Government is investing in building student accommodation.