The president of the Union of Students in Ireland, who is from Kerry, says the lack of student accommodation is creating a gap between people who can afford it and people who can't.
The USI says it's impossible for students to concentrate on studies without a place to live near their college.
A week out from Leaving Cert results and already college accommodation providers are inundated with calls from stressed students.
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USI President, Chris Clifford, who is from Tralee, wants short term emergency measures from government:
