RELEASES | Union of Students in Ireland

Students can’t wait any longer – rent pressure zone legislation still not passed almost one year after bill proposition.

Feb 20, 2019 | RELEASES

“Students across Ireland are seeing rent hikes in their college accommodation. We are growing increasingly impatient for legislation around rent pressure zones that was promised last year.” – USI President Síona Cahill expresses concern. The Union of...

USI welcomes €1 million additional funding to Student Assistance Fund

Jan 14, 2019 | RELEASES

Minister of Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. today announced an additional €1 million is being/has been allocated to the Student Assistance Fund (SAF) for Professional Master of Education (PME) students who are experiencing financial difficulty. This additional...

USI protests absence of Gaeltacht Grants at Third Level

Dec 11, 2018 | RELEASES

Where have the Teachers gone? Protest/Photocall Date: Thursday, 13th December Location: Outside Leinster House Time: 1pm On Thursday, 13th December the Union of Students in Ireland amongst their member organisations and Conradh na Gaeilge will protest the absence of...

USI Launch National Student Housing Survey 2018

Nov 21, 2018 | RELEASES

In light of the current National Housing Crisis, the Union of Students in Ireland is calling on all third level students across the country to take part in the 2018 national housing survey, aimed at understanding the student experience of accommodation. The study comes amidst shortages in student accommodation and is designed to gather information both about students’ current experiences and their preferences in housing.

USI launches National Voter Registration Day

Nov 14, 2018 | RELEASES

The Union of Students in Ireland, with the support of SpunOut.ie, NYCI (National Youth Council of Ireland) launch National Voter Registration Day 2018 today, Wednesday 14th November.

USI officially launch ReCharge Campaign

Nov 12, 2018 | RELEASES

The Union of Students in Ireland, alongside Minister Jim Daly, Minister with special responsibility for mental health and the HSE have officially launched the National Student Mental Health Campaign; ReCharge, and the +Connections App as of 12pm today, Monday 12th...