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USI calls for accommodation refunds for student tenants

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The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has called on operators of large-scale student accommodation to refund student tenants who have had to leave college and return home due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

It says landlord firms are refusing any refunds to students who are no longer living in the privately-operated student buildings, many of whom have lost part-time jobs due to closures as a result of the pandemic.

USI Vice President for Welfare, Roisin O'Donovan, said the union was calling on those companies to show compassion to students who are in very difficult circumstances. "They've lost jobs, had to move home and are trying to keep up their study online and keep themselves healthy while supporting family and friends who are more

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