Student Accommodation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 September 2015

Tuesday, 29 September 2015

Ceisteanna (535)

Ruth Coppinger

Ceist:

535. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will intervene to prevent University College Dublin from charging rent in its student accommodation linked to the market rates in the area (details supplied). [33154/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

UCD is an autonomous institution within the meaning of the Universities Act 1997. The management of its student accommodation, including the rental rate are matters for which the Governing Body and the management authorities of UCD are responsible.