Irish Examiner view: Student accommodation crisis could limit third-level to the wealthy

Housing crisis has reached into almost every aspect of Irish life — and it could be hampering access to third-level education

Senator Laura Harmon, centre, with members of students' unions from across Ireland yesterday. Senator Harmon was holding up a copy of The Residential Tenancies (Student Rent) Bill 2026 which she published on Wednesday.  Picture: Diane Cusack

The accommodation crisis has reached into almost every part of modern Irish life, affecting areas as diverse as employment patterns and commuting times.

It should come as no surprise that it is having an impact on student life as well.