Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for that information, in particular in relation to Maynooth. I can assure the Minister, as he himself will be aware, that there is still a shortfall, particularly in relation to on-campus accommodation which improves immeasurable security in so far as students are concerned. In many ways, it also reduces the cost. It also ensures that, as far as parents are concerned, they can be sure that their sons or daughters are in safe accommodation and that they do not have to walk or travel a couple of miles in darkness at night or in the early morning. I ask the Minister to continue in that area, having regard to this year's crop of students and the degree to which their accommodation needs are being met, and to pencil in the requirement for the rest of year and next year.

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