The Government is being called on to take responsibility for providing student accommodation in Sligo.
With the new college term just weeks away, there are said to be a limited number of houses to rent in the town.
Meanwhile rents in Sligo have risen by over 11% when compared to the same period last year.
Local People Before Profit Cllr Gino O’Boyle says this is not a new issue, but it’s one that has worsened and warned that it will inevitably impact the local economy:
