Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Thousands of students across Ireland have received their CAO offers, but for many, the biggest challenge isn't getting into college... it's finding somewhere to live.

On Ireland AM, Daniel Walsh, President of Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn (The Union of Students in Ireland), and Cat Clark, Campaigns Officer with Threshold, discuss Ireland's growing student accommodation crisis, rising housing costs and the rental scams targeting students and families.

The discussion explores the shortage of student beds, soaring accommodation prices, the impact of Airbnb on student housing, and practical advice on spotting accommodation scams before handing over money.

Broadcast on 27/08/2026

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