Questions

2608. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of purpose built student accommodation bed spaces available for students with disabilities, the number of students that requested such spaces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1522/26]

203. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps he is taking to address concerns relating to student accommodation and affordability; if he is aware that these concerns are driving regional disparities and increasing commuting burdens and costs for rural students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67669/25]

205. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding the publication of his Department's strategy for the provision of student accommodation and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67831/25]

216. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to increase delivery of student accommodation in Thurles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67823/25]

218. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures being taken to address the severe shortage of affordable student accommodation, given that demand for beds is projected to reach 90,000 this year while supply remains at approximately 50,000, and only 116 of the 3,700 promised beds have been delivered since 2022; and if he will commit to a timel…

224. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the date for the publication of the updated National Student Accommodation Strategy (2025-2035), which he committed to publish in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67789/25]

233. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when the National Student Accommodation Strategy 2025 to 2035 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67564/25]

237. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures being taken to expand affordable student accommodation in the Cork region, especially for learners commuting long distances to Cork city or undertaking courses in regional further-education colleges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67778/25]

238. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to increase student accommodation delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67822/25]

241. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the outcomes of the various student accommodation programmes he has initiated, including the student accommodation strategy, to date, and how these investments are improving affordability and regional balance in higher-education provision. [67828/25]

245. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the new student accommodation strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67567/25]

624. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide a progress update of purpose-built student accommodation projects across all campuses. [66949/25]

374. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the work of his Department towards enabling the delivery of student accommodation. [70846/25]

713. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the implications of a recent decision (details supplied); if the cost of construction is the barrier to the delivery of affordable student accommodation; the steps the Government is taking to support the construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65785/25]

905. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the designated beds ringfenced for students from target groups as identified in the National Action Plan, specifically for DCU 405 beds project, UCD 493 students accommodation beds; and if there will be any more funding from his Department allocated for student accommodation. [56940/25]

3. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science research, innovation and science the details of the missed targets in the last accommodation strategy; the reason this occurred; the reason no mention was made of this in budget 2026; the targets currently; and if new funding will be put in place for same. [56421/25]

11. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his proposals to ensure the adequate provision of accommodation for students. [54974/25]

14. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of units of student accommodation that are owned by the universities at present in the State; the number that are planned to be acquired or constructed by them within the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54659/25]

15. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the actions his Department is undertaking to increase access to student accommodation in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54815/25]

16. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when the major building project for Cavan Institute at Cathedral Road, Cavan town will be progressed to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55939/25]

37. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the details on the missed targets in the last accommodation strategy; the reason this occurred; the reason there was no mention of this in Budget 2026; for an update on targets currently; if new funding will be put in place for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55741/25]

50. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the engagement he has had with the Residential Tenancies Board with regard to the student housing crisis since becoming Minister in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56053/25]

57. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the work his Department has taken to advance the provision of purpose-built student accommodation at third-level institutions around the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53895/25]

72. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to the national student accommodation strategy, which was due to be updated in 2024, and if he could provide a date for publication of an updated strategy. [55763/25]

404. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the projected number of shared bedroom student accommodation to commence construction over the lifetime of this Dáil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56089/25]