The planning of 1400 new beds for student accommodation in the South East is underway.
That's according to a response in the Dail last night to questions by TD Jennifer Murnane O'Connor on the future of student housing in the region.
It follows a feasibility study conducted by SETU and submitted to the Department of Education for consideration.
The announcement was made by Minister of State, Dara Calleary TD.
SETU is currently delivering a plan for up to 700 beds on both campuses in both Waterford and Carlow, according to the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment.
Pointing to an expected shortage of 20,000 student beds by 2024, the Union of Students in Ireland has criticised the Government for not capping student rents and say Budget 2023 showed no commitment to solving the shortage.
