[…]through subsidising hidden course costs USI President, Beth O’Reilly, said: “The cost-of-living crisis is not a newly emerging issue for the students of Ireland. Between having the highest third level fees in the EU and the complete lack of affordable purpose-built student accommodation, many students are forced to choose between paying bills or putting food on the table. “Following the formation of the Department of Higher Education, many thought the problems facing third level students would, for the first time, be prioritised by Government. Unfortunately, the main issues facing most students are still largely unresolved. “The student accommodation crisis is probably the worst it has ever been. Many students are facing a year of lengthy commutes as there are simply not […]
[…]the representative bodies are proposing a two-part solution for the next three years until a longer-term funding model is agreed by the political system. Part one involves a commitment 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 […]
[…]ghlacadh i gcur chun cinn na teanga laistigh den Aontas. Mar sin sainordaíonn an chomhdháil Go n-eagródh an Leas-Uachtarán don Ghaeilge imeacht amháin trí Bhéarla maidir le cúrsaí éagsúla a bhaineann leis an nGaeilge gach bliain le níos mó daoine nach bhfuil Gaeilge acu a mheallfadh le bheith páirteach i gcur chun cinn na teanga. Congress notes: The difficulty some people have taking part in the promotion of Irish because they can’t speak the language. Congress believes: That there should be more opportunities for those who don’t have Irish to take part in the promotion of the language within the […]
[…]low remuneration levels and poor working and immigration conditions. We need a fair, open and high-quality research agency that caters for the needs of our society. What we do not need from the Government is a two-tier system for international researchers that hinders Ireland’s attractiveness to research and innovation. USI welcomes competition and collaboration in the sector. However, the sector has taken a corporate approach to teaching, research and innovation. This is problematic, as it will force third level institutions to become subservient to the needs of the market instead of focusing on social needs and challenges. Funding should be […]
