[…]complaints channel. Complaints about the conduct of a campaign or materials All complaints about content of materials of the conduct of a campaign should be submitted to the USI General Manager in writing to the organisation’s headquarters at: 12 Shamrock Villas Dublin 6W D6W XH75 The General Manager will consider the case and take the actions s/he deems necessary. The General Manager will communicate with the complainant within 30 days of the conclusion of his/her consideration of the issue and notify the funder of the programme through their complaints […]
[…]is the national representative body for the 374,000 students in third level education on the Island of Ireland. USI works to improve and protect the lives of students every day on academic and social issues through campaigns, training and research. USI addressed the Citizens’ Assembly on March 5th 2017 calling for a repeal of the Eighth Amendment and the introduction of free, safe and legal abortion services in Ireland. USI is a pro-choice organisation and represents 374,000 students across the island of Ireland and a member of the Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment USI is a leading […]
[…]from the next government to increase core exchequer funding to third-level by at least €100 million per year over each of the next three years. Part two recommends using at least an additional €200m per year from the National Training Fund (NTF). The National Training Fund (NTF), is funded through a levy on employer revenues. That levy has been increased in recent years and will have a surplus of €1 billion by the end of 2020, likely growing to €1.5 billion by 2022. Commenting on the situation, Jim Miley, Director General, Irish Universities Association said: “After almost four years, the options identified […]
[…]to provide harm reduction information for students. HSE Drug/Alcohol helpline Freephone: 1800 459 459 9.30am – 5.30pm Monday – Friday Email support: helpline@hse.ie *New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) are a range of drugs that have been designed to mimic established illicit drugs, such as cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy and LSD. Manufacturers of these drugs develop new chemicals to replace those that are banned, which means that the chemical structures of the drugs are constantly changing to try to stay ahead of the law. NPS are being developed at an unprecedented rate; their strengths & ingredients are undefined and the effects can be […]
[…]are being processed rather than through full cash payments. Introduced on the 10th of April 2000 as a temporary emergency measure, the system of ‘Direct Provision and Dispersal’ is 17 years old. In this time, it is estimated that the Department of Justice (via the Reception and Integration Agency, RIA) has paid out over €800 million to private companies. Most asylum seekers in Ireland have spent over four years in Direct Provision, according to Nasc Ireland, an immigrant support centre. Young people in the asylum system do not have access to a third level education. Only two asylum seekers qualified last […]
