USI Welcomes Seanad Referendum Result

USI Welcomes Seanad Referendum Result

Press Release The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) today welcomed the outcome of yesterday’s referendum on the abolishment of Seanad Eireann, and called on the Government to act immediately on ‘the people’s appetite for real reform’. The USI...
Students vow to Fight for their Future

Students vow to Fight for their Future

POLITICIANS were warned today (THURSDAY) that any attempt to target students in the upcoming Budget will cost them their seats. Students vow to Fight for their Future now. Students revealed that they are launching SERD (Student Elector Registration Database), a...
10,000 Student voters mobilise ahead of Seanad Poll

10,000 Student voters mobilise ahead of Seanad Poll

A block of 10,000 student voters will be mobilised to vote ahead of the Seanad referendum in two weeks’ time. The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) warned the Government today (Thursday), that students are ready to demonstrate their electoral power in the upcoming...
Abolishing the Seanad will not fix our broken Democracy

Abolishing the Seanad will not fix our broken Democracy

Political apathy in Ireland is at an all-time high. The economic collapse and string of broken election promises have led people to disconnect from the political system. This Government entered office on a platform of promised political reform. However, with the...