DCU students gathered outside of Shanowen Square Student Residences to protest the 27pc rise in accommodation fees for the 2018/2019 academic year. DCU students gathered outside of Shanowen Square Student Residences to protest the 27pc rise in accommodation fees for the 2018/2019 academic year. Trinity’s Finance Committee’s proposal of a €21 increase per week in Botany Bay, New Square, Graduates Memorial Building and Front Square accommodation was not approved following major backlash from students and TCDSU. Mr Behan said he has reached out to Shanowen for talks, but the private accommodation company has refused to meet anywhere but their offices. Shanowen Square said they had no comment at this time.

Source: Irish Independent March 29, 2018 18:41 UTC