Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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I have one question that relates to student accommodation. Has any consideration been given to putting in place student accommodation officers who would collaborate with the individual third level institutions to assist students on where accommodation may be available? We have that kind of model in the local authorities where we have housing assistance officers. They have a database or list of available properties to try to assist people. Could a similar model be put in place or is anything like that in place at the moment to try to assist students because it is a worrying and concerning time for students? They face so much with the transition from second to third level and then the whole ordeal of trying to source accommodation. It would be helpful if there was some direct assistance.