Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2020
105. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of progress of refunds by universities to students who paid for student accommodation in full and up front before the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31336/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI appreciate that this year has been a difficult one for students, and my Department has been working with representatives from the higher education sector to address the challenges faced by students.
All seven universities have confirmed that students who vacated their university-owned student accommodation prior to the end of the 2019/2020 academic year due to Covid-19 will receive pro-rata refunds.
However under the Universities Act 1997 universities are autonomous bodies and manage their own administrative affairs, including in relation to student accommodation. Students should contact their institution directly with any queries on these refunds.
