Vol. 101 No. 4
I move:—
That a sum not exceeding £109,130 be granted to complete the sum necessary to defray the Charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending the 31st day of March, 1947, for Grants to Universities and Colleges (8 Edw. 7, c. 38; No. 42 of 1923; No. 32 of 1926; No. 35 of 1929; and No. 27 of 1934), including certain Grants-in-Aid.
Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware that a number of young men coming up to Dublin as students find it very hard to get suitable accommodation? On many occasions, they are over-charged for the accommodation they get, although it is in no way satisfactory. I think that some provision should be made for students who come up to the university from the country and who constitute a large number of those attending the university. In some cases, four or five of these boys occupy a room. It is very hard to study under such circumstances. I think that a hostel should be provided which would accommodate up to 2,000.
That is not a matter for the Government.
Does it not come under this Vote?
The Government is not under an obligation to provide accommodation for students at universities.
