Irish government plans to introduce legislation by summer addressing 51-week student leases, addressing students' exploitation concerns.

The Irish government is set to introduce legislation by summer addressing 51-week student leases, which students argue are exploitative as they are required to pay rent beyond their academic term. University of Galway Students' Union President, Dean Kenny, reports that the Irish government has expressed agreement with the proposal. The new laws, expected to pass through the Dáil and Seanad, could benefit students from September.

June 26, 2024
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