The President of the Union of Students in Ireland has said the vast amount of universities and institutions need to provide clarity around student accommodation.
Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Lorna Fitzpatrick welcomed the flexible arrangements that some third level institutions have announced but said this needs to be extended to all institutions and the private sector.
In addition, she said, there is huge uncertainty about how the academic year will look for many students and just how much time they will have to spend on campus.
Ms Fitzpatrick said the uncertainty is causing a lot of unnecessary stress and anxiety for students and their families. She said students should not sign long-term leases until they know how long they will