Student Accommodation Situation in Galway

Leaving Cert results are nearly here, but for thousands of students the excitement of college is being overshadowed by one big worry: where will they live?We’re joined by Seán DeBurca, incoming Students’ Union President at the University of Galway, to break down just how bad the accommodation situation is in Galway – from soaring rents and purpose-built “student” blocks priced like luxury, to five-day digs and students commuting for hours just to make lectures.Seán also explains what he wants to see from government, why SUSI isn’t keeping up with real student costs, and his advice for first years trying to find their community.