Student Accommodation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 March 2005

Tuesday, 1 March 2005

Questions (319)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

376 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in respect of the operation of section 50 tax relief for student accommodation, she believes any conflict of interest exists in respect of third level institutions where they are the regulator of the scheme but in many cases are providers also; and if she has any plans to review this aspect of the scheme. [7294/05]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

Third level institutions must work to promote the best interest and welfare of students. The role bestowed on them under the section 50 tax scheme, and the rationale for that role, is consistent with that objective. Their participatory role in providing accommodation is not incongruous with their function of safeguarding and promoting the best interest of students.