[…]today, ahead of tomorrow’s Electric Picnic Festival, urging students to remain vigilant against drugs and to never take any unknown substances, or from anyone they don’t know. A 2015 UN report revealed that Ireland has the fifth highest rate of drug-related deaths among under 25-year-olds in the European Union. “We are urging students not to take unknown substances, or any substances from people they don’t know,” Annie Hoey, USI President, said. “Festivals are a great chance to enjoy music, art and culture with friends and while many young people drink or use substances at these events, we are advising students […]
[…]and for a plan to be made to implement a publicly funded system of third-level education in Ireland. In USI’s last Pre-Budget Submission, the union called for Government to introduce a three-year plan to abolish fees, with a €1,000 reduction made last year and the same again in the next two budgets. And while no changes were made to the Student Contribution Charge in Budget 2022, USI would welcome a €1,000 reduction to the fee in this year’s Budget, as reported in today’s media. USI President, Clare Austick said: “We know that Minister Harris has agreed with us that the […]
[…]Road Safety Conference on Alcohol – Tackling the Crisis on our Roads. The USI President and USI Vice President for Equality and Citizenship participated in the 35th VHI women’s mini marathon in aid of the repeal coalition along with an incredible 140 other women. Last week, the Vice President for Welfare alongside Mental Health First Aid Ireland hosted the first of 4 training for student officers in University College Cork. USI secured funding earlier in the year from the HSE to train Officers the necessary skills in how to bets support people with mental health difficulties and distresses. Over 40 […]
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[…]local representative to raise the issue of fees at parliamentary party meetings. Deputy Adams and USI President John Logue noted with regret the absence of any Government TDs at the meeting. All Government TDs from Louth had been invited. Councillor Tomas Sharkey of Sinn Fein said that students should re-frame the discussion on the student maintenance grant. He urged them to move away from the language of entitlement and focus instead on what the grant provides. “Don’t call it a grant. Call it food. Call it accommodation. Call it books. Because that’s what it is,” said Councillor Sharkey. At the […]
