The French Embassy in Ireland has informed anyone considering moving to the latter that Ireland is facing a serious housing crisis.
The French Embassy has stressed that new arrivals will face significant difficulties in finding accommodation when planning to travel to Ireland. These comments came through a statement released by the Embassy in Dublin, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.
In addition, the embassy has also posted the advice on its website in order to provide more information to all French people wishing to settle in Ireland.
The embassy also warned that an increase in demand has also led to a surge in rents which are currently higher than in Paris, given the colocation.
“Anyone considering moving to Ireland is therefore advised to allow plenty of time for this housing search (which can take several weeks),” the statement said.
The embassy warned of the scam on several listing sites and urged travelers to be vigilant when it comes to accommodations.
“It is essential to have solid financial guarantees and, if possible, certificates of payment of rent from your previous landlords (‘reference letter’) in order to be able to present a rental file. Also be aware that many rental contracts prohibit pets. In addition to the classic hotels, there are B&Bs (Bed and breakfasts) in Ireland. read the statement.
Travelers are also advised to take the yellow pages into consideration.
“It is advisable to consult the list in the yellow pages of the directory, or to request it from the Irish tourist office. Youth hostels can also offer a solution for more modestly priced accommodation, usually in shared rooms,” notes the press release.
Turning to the issue, ICOS Executive Director Laura Harmon pointed out that the student accommodation crisis, as well as having serious ramifications for the Irish higher education sector, would also have a negative impact on the country’s economy. Immediate action is therefore necessary.
She said students from other countries bring more than €2.2 billion to Ireland each year and also play an important role in enriching Irish education and society.
Harmon said it was unfair that international students who are making a huge contribution to Ireland are being harmed by the accommodation disaster.
She pointed out that international students are at greater risk of accommodation scams when they lack the necessary information regarding the rental market landscape in Ireland.
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