Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2024
766. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress on approving student accommodation schemes, in light of the approval of the long-term student accommodation policy approach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16661/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe long term policy was approved by Government on the 16th January 2024. This policy will inform the student accommodation strategy and schemes which will be developed throughout 2024 in consultation with relevant Departments, the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and through stakeholder engagement.
The Strategy will incorporate the next phase of the TU study which will undertake an assessment of mechanisms for delivery of student accommodation, and the standardised design review to ensure development of a model of accommodation which demonstrates value for money and affordability.
I will bring the new Strategy to Government this year.
Funding for Student Accommodation is subject to the NDP review. Updated NDP ceilings for 2025 and 2026 will be agreed in Spring 2024, and overall NDP allocations for 2027 – 2030 will be agreed as part of the Summer Economic Statement process.
