[…]and young people. Equity of access to Higher Education can only be delivered through a publicly-funded system devoid of financial barriers and commercial influence.” For more information contact USI Communications and Research Executive Grainne O’Reilly on 087 6776636 or 01 […]
[…]year, and while on placement they are now being put under serious financial pressure, working full-time unpaid, often away from home and their accommodation. The PSI must overturn the ban on pay. Sign the petition and share […]
Thursday, 25th July USI Welcomes Progress on Equity of Access to Third-Level Education for Migrant Students The Union of Students in Ireland welcomes today’s announcement from the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD, regarding changes in the fees arrangements for migrant students living in Ireland. In future, non-EEA nationals who acquire EEA citizenship during their college course will no longer be required to pay full tuition fees. USI and the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) welcomes this policy change to allow third level students who have secured Irish citizenship to reverse their fee status. The change means migrant […]
[…]the campaign through Cosc, the National Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence. I am committed to doing what I can to put in place mechanisms and actions to protect and support victims and to bring perpetrators to account. In this regard I will shortly be seeking Government approval to sign The Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (the Istanbul Convention). I also intend to publish a Second National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence”. Kevin Donoghue, President of USI said “USI hopes this campaign will open up […]
[…]treatment Publicly funded, out-patient and day care programmes are scarce and often lack a comprehensive, long-term strategy for each individual patient The three specialist beds for eating disorders (all in Dublin) are manifestly inadequate to meet demand We ask that you take our recommendations on board: 1) Ensure equity for addressing and understanding all forms of eating disorders 2) Commit to equity in research and sustainable core funding for programmes, services and initiatives 3) Secure equity in access to treatment and recovery 4) Provide education and awareness to the wider population 5) Provide specialised training around eating disorders for mental […]
