The priority was to activate projects that had planning permission but were stalled due to rising construction costs and financing.
The money will allow Dublin City University to provide 405 new beds; the University of Limerick, 309; the University of Galway, 242; and Maynooth University, 116. University College Dublin, University College Cork and Trinity College Dublin are being considered for assistance as part of the scheme.The department is also developing a long-term policy response to state support supply of student accommodation. In addition, plans to develop accommodation for the five Technological Universities are under way.
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