[…]to consider making a commitment to pass on the ‘Gift of Life’ by saying YES to Organ Donation and discussing their wishes with family.’ Students should know that your “next-of-kin” will have the final decision on donation. Students are being urged to let them know your wishes now. The range of organs and tissue currently used for transplantation include the kidneys, heart, lungs, liver, pancreas, corneas, heart valves, bones and tendons, small bowel and skin. Because transplantation is now so successful, more and more patients have a chance of benefiting from transplantation. There are not enough donors to match the […]
[…]midwives who graduated between 2011 and 2015.” USI President, Annie Hoey, said. “There is already a national shortage of nurses in Ireland. If action isn’t taken by the government to restore the incremental credit, we risk exporting vital medical skills.” At the end of 2015, the HSE and the Department of Health agreed that restored monetary recognition for the 36 week Nursing/Midwifery Internship from 2011 onwards. However, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DEPER) subsequently amended part of the agreement, and only sanctioned recognition for 2016 graduates onwards. This means that 2011-2015 nursing and midwifery graduates are left in […]
[…]the British and Irish governments to not be found wanting in their efforts to rebuild faith and trust in the political institutions in Northern Ireland and in providing responsible leadership in these challenging times. ENDS For further information or to arrange interviews, please contact: […]
[…]of life Saturday 31st August when students from GMIT Castlebar campus, GMIT Cluain Mhuire campus and Sligo IT hosted a Community Engagement Day in Marketplace Castlebar. There are over 1,000 students living local in Castlebar and over 50% of students living here are mature students, many with young families. Mark Duffy, President of GMIT Mayo Campus said: “GMIT Mayo are delighted to be hosting this event. It gives us an opportunity to engage with the local community. I look forward to the year ahead and building relationships with the local community. I feel that the students and residents can learn a […]
[…]books can be so expensive, instead contact your local Students’ Union as some of them may run second hand book schemes on campus. Always ask for a student discount, even if one isn’t advertised. Buy in bulk, it’s much cheaper in the long run. Keep your eyes peeled for special offers. Never shop when you’re hungry or you’ll buy unnecessary items. Always make up a shopping list. Go home for lunch if you’re near enough or bring lunch to college. It’s much cheaper. Check out second-hand shops for everything from clothes to books to furniture. If you work and pay tax, you […]
