More Than One Answer To Student Housing Crisis Says Midlands Councillor

Denis Leonard believes a three pronged approach is needed.

Tackling the problem of student housing will require a three-pronged approach according to a midlands councillor. 

Labour's Denis Leonard says incentivising landlords, building more units and zoning accommodation for student-use only are necessary steps the government must take to resolve the issue. 

He says one in five are without a place to stay in Galway.

The Kinnegad rep thinks first years are particularly vulnerable when embarking on their college journey:

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