[…]are becoming more, and more informed about the issue and are starting to come to their own conclusion: people must have a choice over their own bodies. “Public opinion is far more in line with the recommendations made by the Citizens’ Assembly than media outlets would have us believe. Ensuring access to abortion regardless of circumstance is a priority for USI. This is a matter of healthcare not being enshrined in our constitution, and put back into our own hands.” The following key findings emerged: 60% of those who completed the poll indicated a preference to vote ‘on request’ (‘without […]
[…]nearly 28,000 students to vote ahead of the marriage equality referendum and handed out tens of thousands more forms. As a result, the organisation has developed an in-depth analysis of problems inside the current system for the registration of voters – and ways to fix them. USI President, Laura Harmon, said: ‘Being registered to vote is essential for citizens to fully participate in our democracy. Registering should be a simple and efficient process. However, the current system in Ireland is outdated, arduous and unnecessarily complicated. There are many practical changes that could be implemented in the short term. Checktheregister.ie contains […]
[…]EEA citizenship during their college course will no longer be required to pay full tuition fees. USI and the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) welcomes this policy change to allow third level students who have secured Irish citizenship to reverse their fee status. The change means migrant students who become Irish citizens during third level will no longer be forced to continue paying the high fees applied to those without Irish citizenship. The Migrant Rights Centre Ireland estimates that around 700 students could benefit from the move. USI also welcomes Minister Ruairí Quinn’s request that the Higher Education Authority (HEA) […]
[…]for stories of students who were homeless. With a membership of 354,000 students all over Ireland USI use Twitter to show each member what is being done, how it’s being done and when. USI won the title of Best Zero Budget Social Media Campaign in 2016 with the campaign […]
