Press and Media
The Press Office is tasked with communicating the Union’s message to members of the media and the general public. On this page you will find the most recent five USI media releases, external media links (from August 2013), statements and publicly released speeches from USI since July 1 2012. Click here for all releases.
Please direct all media enquiries to Martina Genockey.
Recent Releases:
Apr 17, 2025 / Equality, Featured, RELEASES, USI News / By PR Comms / 0 Comments
USI/AMLÉ Condemns UK Supreme Court Ruling on Gender Recognition
The Union of Students in Ireland / Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn (USI/AMLÉ) has issued a strong statement in solidarity with the Trans community in the UK following the UK Supreme Court’s regressive and draconian ruling to redefine the terms “woman” and “sex” in...
Apr 17, 2025 / Featured, Media, RELEASES, USI News / By PR Comms / 0 Comments
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...
Apr 17, 2025 / Campaigns, Featured, RELEASES, USI News / By PR Comms / 0 Comments
Statement on J1 Visa Concerns and Student Activism
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI/AMLÉ) strongly condemns any attempt to restrict the rights of Irish students on J1 visas to engage in activism, including support for the Middle East. The J1 visa is a cultural exchange programme that allows students to work,...
Mar 19, 2025 / Campaigns, Featured, RELEASES, USI News / By PR Comms / 0 Comments
STUDENTS SOLD OUT! Cop on, Minister – We Need Fee Cuts!
The Union of Students in Ireland/Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn (USI/AMLÉ) strongly condemns Higher Education Minister James Lawless’ recent comments signaling an end to further reductions in student fees. The move, which contradicts previous government commitments,...
Feb 26, 2025 / Campaigns, RELEASES, USI News / By PR Comms / 0 Comments
AMLÉ seasann go dlúth leis an stailc stairiúil ar son na Gaeilge.
Seasann AMLÉ go Dlúthpháirtíocht leis an Stailc Stairiúil ar son na Gaeilge R.A.I.C. Tá Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn (AMLÉ) ag seasamh go dlúthpháirtíoc le breis is 40 grúpa Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta fud fad na tíre inniu, Dé Céadaoin, i stailc leathlae mar chuid...
Feb 5, 2025 / Campaigns, Consent, Data, Direct Provision, Environment, Featured, Health, International, National Affairs, Postgraduates, Regional News, RELEASES, Repeal The 8th, SAAI, Uncategorized, USI News, Voter Registration, Week In USI / By PR Comms / 0 Comments
“Well, Is It the Same Old Line?
PRESS RELEASE "Well, Is It the Same Old Line? Strike Action to Be Taken as USI Stands in Unwavering Solidarity with BIMM's Students and IFUT, While Dispute Remains Unresolved. Dublin, Ireland – February 5, 2025 – The Union of Students in Ireland (USI)/ AMLÉ stands...
Jan 27, 2025 / Media, RELEASES, Uncategorized / By PR Comms / 0 Comments
‘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.
Oct 17, 2024 / Featured, RELEASES, USI News / By PR Comms / 0 Comments
Students across Ireland set to walk out of lectures to highlight their anger and frustration ahead of upcoming general election
Third-level students across Ireland are set to walk out of lectures on Thursday morning (October 17) at 11.30am as part of a national protest organised by the Union of Students in Ireland and local Students’ Unions. The National Student Walkout aims to highlight...
Oct 14, 2024 / Featured, RELEASES, USI News / By PR Comms / 0 Comments
USI launches the Student Manifesto ahead of upcoming General Election
The next Government of Ireland must publish a new strategic plan for student accommodation and commit to taking urgent action to address the current crisis, according to the Union of Students in Ireland’s general election manifesto, which launches today. In the...
Oct 3, 2024 / Featured, RELEASES, USI News / By PR Comms / 0 Comments
Union of Students in Ireland partners with Focus Ireland to Shine A Light on homelessness
Third level students across Ireland will Shine A Light on homelessness on October 9 as the Union of Students in Ireland partners with Focus Ireland to host a number of sleep outs on college and university campuses. Focus Ireland, which provides services for people...