The Higher Education Minister is not ruling out enhanced supports for 'digs' accommodation for college students.
The government has come under pressure over the price of purpose-built student accommodation and the lack of viable alternatives.
It has promoted the use of 'digs' accommodation, by providing supports and tax relief for home-owners who take in a student for the academic year.
When it came to enhanced supports for students and 'digs' providers, Minister Patrick O'Donovan said it's under consideration: