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Student housing crisis at the University of Limerick intensifies as a 2024 capital project block—stemming from a five million euro overpayment on student housing—remains in place. The HEA confirms the pause is still active, despite student union pleas for immediate relief. Students face evictions, unsafe living conditions, and health risks from mold, with the union insisting purpose-built housing is the only viable fix. While some projects have been unblocked for urgent needs, a 16 million euro accommodation plan stalled entirely. Lifting the block could free 80 rooms immediately, and the university, though acknowledging the shortage, is working on solutions through its upcoming strategic plan.

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