[…]registration deadline. The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), youth website SpunOut.ie and LGBTI youth organisation BeLonGTo are all urging young people aged between 18 and 25 to ensure their voices are heard in the May 25th poll by making sure they are registered. Anyone not registered by the May 8th deadline will not be able to vote in the referendum. The youth groups are also reminding the 122,000* young people who have turned 18 since the last general election in 2016 to register before the deadline. Any young person who turns 18 […]
[…]grant and any measures that affect access to education.” -ENDS- For more information contact USI Media and Communications Executive, Ronan Costello, on 085-1164263 or […]
[…]said Donoghue. The pre-budget submission was been agreed amongst the 26 member colleges of USI and represents the focus of the organisations budgetary asks for the following […]
[…]particularly Chlamydia. Launching the new chlamydia information booklet HIV Ireland alongside USI and Spunout today also, Susan Donlon, HIV Ireland, said “We are delighted to support SHAG Week events once again in 2017, and to partner with the USI to reach a core audience of young people with sexual health messages. Most people with Chlamydia will not have any symptoms and during SHAG Week we want to raise awareness of the importance of regular STI testing which is available free at public and community-based clinics around Ireland, including at HIV Ireland.” ENDS Editors Notes 1. USI is the national […]
[…]of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 legislation. Industry Specific Information Pay and Wages National Minimum Wage The National Minimum Wage (from 1st July 2011) is €8.65 per hour. The National Minimum Wage applies to all employees except: Employees in industries (such as the construction industry) which are covered by Registered Employment Agreements (REA’s) entitling their workers to a higher minimum wage (see below) Employees who are under 18 years of age (€6.06 per hour) Employees who are in their first year of employment since turning the age of 18 (€6.92 per hour) Employees who are in their second year of […]
