Simon Harris will not sign off on student accommodation sale without alternatives

The Irish Examiner reported that the Government is eyeing up a €57m student accommodation complex in Cork to house international protection applicants

Simon Harris said that he "does not believe" the student accommodation complex in Cork will be purchased. Picture: Domnick Walsh 

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris says he will not sign off on any sale of student accommodation unless alternatives are found.

The Irish Examiner reported on Thursday that the Government is eyeing up a €57m student accommodation complex in Cork to house international protection applicants (IPAs).