Galway Bay fm newsroom - Almost 300 students at NUI Galway have been placed in accommodation following the college's rent-a-room appeal to homeowners.
The student services office says it has found a place to stay for 286 students.
Up to a few years ago, 'digs' were considered an 'old fashioned' form of accommodation, however a tax break for homeowners has made it a viable option again.
Anyone who rents a room in their home can earn up to 14 thousand euro a year tax free.
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The rates for dig vary from county to county, in Galway, the rate is about 130 euro for 5 days.
According to today's Irish Times, 286 students at NUIG have secured digs accommodation following a recent appeal by the college, due to a lack of rental accommodation in the city.
