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Should students be entitled to an ensuite bathroom?

Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless has come under criticism for comments sug...

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12.36 8 Jan 2026


Should students be entitled to an ensuite bathroom?


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12.36 8 Jan 2026


Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless has come under criticism for comments suggesting that providing each student with a private bathroom would be “wasteful.”

The remarks were made during a discussion on the Government’s plans to move towards a co-living model for university accommodation, which would involve more communal living spaces.

What are your thoughts on the minister’s comments? Should college students be entitled to an en-suite bathroom, or would shared facilities represent a more responsible use of public funds?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Peter Finn AKA Pete the Builder, Orla Hegarty, Architect and Assistant Professor at the School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy UCD and listeners.


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