AMLÉ urges homeowners across Ireland consider Rent-a-Room Scheme
Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn (AMLÉ) is once again seeing first hand the reality of Ireland’s accommodation crisis. Whilst students anticipate CAO offers and a return to learning, a greater issue hangs overhead. Students’ Unions across the country are resorting to running “Digs Drives”, calling out to residents in their local area in the hopes that a spare box room could turn into a home for a student this academic year.
AMLÉ Raises Alarm Over Increased U.S. Visa Scrutiny
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2025 AMLÉ Raises Alarm Over Increased U.S. Visa Scrutiny for International Students DUBLIN, IRELAND – Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn (AMLÉ), formerly known as the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), has voiced serious...Welcome Conversations: AMLÉ Responds to Global Talent Initiative
Welcome Conversations: AMLÉ Responds to Minister Lawless’ Global Talent Initiative – But First, Let’s Talk About the Basics AMLÉ acknowledges the ambition of Minister James Lawless’ Global Talent Initiative, which aims to attract international...Bryan O’Mahony Elected President of USI/AMLÉ : A New Era for Student Advocacy!
Bryan O’Mahony Elected President of USI/AMLÉ 2025/26 “The student movement saved me — now I’m here to fight for students.” Bryan O’Mahony has been elected as the new President of the Union of Students in Ireland/AMLÉ (USI/AMLÉ), marking a key moment for student...‘Like the Previous Government, Their Programme Stays the Same’
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has welcomed some of the pledges made in the new Programme for Government, particularly in relation to financial support for students and the development of apprenticeship pathways. However, the union has expressed concern that many of the critical issues facing students—particularly housing, mental health services, and the cost of education—remain insufficiently addressed, with the Programme largely mirroring the previous government’s approach.