Owners of private student accommodation are being called on to refund students their rents for the rest of the academic year.
The Union of Students in Ireland says the closure of colleges due to Covid-19 has forced many to return home.
However, it says companies are still charging students for the accommodation, which can cost thousands of euro per year.
USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick, says it's not fair to continue charging students for accommodation they can't use.
"They're paying substantial rents in private student accommodation.
"We're asking for this to be refunded in instances where it's been paid up front, or for the rent to be signed off for the remainder of the academic year where students are unable to access the accommodation."
