The Higher Education Minister says he’s working to ensure student accommodation is only used for students.
The comments come as two apartment complexes in Sligo are to no longer provide student accommodation.
Milligan Court and Benbulben Court in the town previously housed students attending Sligo ATU however management has confirmed it will not be offering accommodation for the next academic year.
Today Minister Harris says progress is being made on the issue.
The decision by the owners of the buildings in in question effectively puts hundreds of students wishing to study locally, in limbo.
It has been described as another hammer blow for students and parents at a time when accommodation is already at a premium.
Minister Simon Harris says his department is in discussions with the Department of Integration:
