Donna McGettigan (Clare, Sinn Fein)

I want to go back to the issue of accommodation for a moment. The Shannon College of Hotel Management is world-renowned. Students there are having issues with their accommodation. The college takes in many international students. It had accommodation but that seems to have disappeared and students are now scrambling to get alternatives. Perhaps the Minister could meet representatives of the college to discuss the issue.

On the stipends, even though the money has increased, which is welcome, another issue is the lack of access to services such as medical cards. There is also the issue of international students trying to bring their families over. They are not on a working visa and that is causing issues for them. It is not just about the money.