Paul Lawless (Mayo, Aontú)
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3328. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills whether technical universities, and specifically, TUS Clonmel IT, receive funding to build student accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41216/25]

James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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The Technological Sector Student Accommodation Programme (TSSAP) is progressing with the purpose of assessing Higher Education Institution (HEI) proposals for student accommodation on, or near, each of their main campus locations.

Stage 1 of the TSSAP involved the submission of strategic assessment documents. HEIs, including the Technological University of the Shannon, submitted proposals exploring a range of delivery models. Initial proposals included purpose-built student accommodation both on and off campus, leasing, joint ventures, and repurposing of vacant or derelict properties.

The second phase involves the development and assessment of the initial preliminary business cases (PBC) comprising of a PBC narrative, financial model, economic model and a multi-criteria analysis model.

The TSSAP will align with all criteria outlined within the Infrastructure Guidelines process with regards evaluation, planning and management of public investment projects. Projects for progression under Stage 2 will align with this process, ensuring that locations are chosen based on strategic fit, feasibility, and alignment with national policy objectives.

Funding requirements for the provision of student accommodation will be informed by TSSAP and by the National Development Plan (NDP).