Overcrowding, sex-for-rent ads, scams and high rents – International students seriously affected by housing crisis, ICOS report shows

A new report published by the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) reveals that many international students in Ireland are experiencing significant challenges with their accommodation. Its findings detail instances of serious overcrowding, scamming, unaffordable rents, sub-standard accommodation, long commutes, and exposure to proposals for a room in exchange for sex.