Accommodation
This Week, Cut the Rent Blinked Under Pressure. Its Movement Could be Over
In kicking rent strikes down the road, Cut the Rent forgot that a small group striking is far better than no striking at all, writes Aoife Kearins.
TCDSU Votes to Take More Active Stance on Accommodation Crisis
Two motions passed tonight mandate the union to oppose rent increases and to lobby the government for more student accommodation.
Editorial
On Rent Strikes, USI’s Council Understood What TCDSU’s Failed to Grasp
USI’s national council voted to support rent strikes after a discussion that varied greatly from the debate at TCDSU’s own council.
USI Votes to Support Student Rent Strikers
After a lengthy discussion, USI's national council voted without objection to support students participating in rent strikes.
Editorial
For Rent Strikes to Work, Activists and TCDSU Must be on the Same Page
It was puzzling to see so little discussion of rent strikes at last Tuesday’s TCDSU council.
LIV Student Could Face Investigation Over 10% Rent Hikes
The Residential Tenancies Board is reviewing rent increases in LIV Student to 'determine if it can be brought forward for an investigation'.
Error Leaves Residents in Luxury Student Accommodation Facing 10% Rent Hikes
Some residents of LIV Student say they may not be able to afford increased rents after an 'administrative incident' raised costs.
Hotels Federation in Row With Student Housing Company Over Tourist Renting
The Irish Hotels Federation has complained that Amnis House student accommodation in Cork has advertised to tourists on Booking.com.
Le Rath Stailceanna Cíosa a Chinntiú, Caithfidh Gníomhaithe agus TCDSU Bheith ar Aon Intinn
Bhí sé aisteach nach raibh tuilleadh plé faoi stailceanna cíosa ag comhairle TCDSU an Mháirt seo caite.
How Luxury Student Accommodation Conquered Dublin
In Ireland, luxury student accommodation is a booming business. Rachel O'Leary investigates, and asks: is there an alternative?