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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 27 Jan 2000

Vol. 513 No. 2

Written Answers. - Student Accommodation.

Enda Kenny

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178 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the National College of Art and Design has no campus accommodation and students are consequently forced to compete with larger colleges, universities and professionals; his views on whether this is appropriate in view of the importance of the college; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2074/00]

I am aware that a number of third level colleges have no campus accommodation and I am conscious of the serious supply pressure which exists in relation to student accommodation. Section 50 of the Finance Act, 1999 was introduced specifically to relieve some of the pressure by providing a scheme of tax relief for the provision of rented residential accommodation in the third level sector.

Given that the legislation and regulations are in place a relatively short time I am satisfied with the progress to date. As relief will be available under the legislation for expenditure up to 31 March 2003, the opportunity exists to create significant additional accommodation for third level students and therefore I do not propose to intervene further at this stage.

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