The college has released a statement following revelations that privately-owned student accomodation complexes close to DCU were raising their rents. In the statement, DCU has reiterated that the complexes in question are not owned by the college. Earlier: 'Weak' legislation criticised by students' union as accommodation prices skyrocketThe Government has been accused of having 'weak' legislation when it comes to student accommodation. A petition that was set up after the revelations has since been signed by more than 11,000 students. DCU Students' Union President Niall Behan has called on the Ministers for Housing and Education to step in and close the loophole on licence agreements.

Source: Evening echo March 28, 2018 09:37 UTC