Parents struggling with the rising cost of student accommodation and resorting to loans expressed concerns to Minister for Higher Education Patrick O’Donovan, citing difficulties in finding affordable housing for their children attending college. Complaints highlighted financial strain, unfair contract changes, and the need for more support to cover accommodation costs, leading to stress and challenges for families. The shortage of student accommodation and soaring construction costs were outlined as major factors contributing to the crisis, with oversubscribed applications and significant challenges in providing affordable housing solutions for higher-level students.
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Teenager who pulled handbrake turn on M50 avoids remand because detention centre is full – The Irish Times
A 17-year-old Dublin boy, who cannot be named, pleaded guilty to driving a stolen car, endangering lives, and dangerous driving after a dramatic incident on the M50 where he performed handbrake turns, drove the wrong way on slip roads, and sped against traffic. The teen narrowly avoided colliding with a Garda vehicle and caused other motorists to take evasive action. Despite multiple bail breaches, he was not remanded in custody due to a lack of...
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