[…]then now is the time to demonstrate it. On behalf of the Union of Students in Ireland and the 354,000 students we represent on both sides of the border, we ask that you take the necessary action to help Erica and the thousands like her who deserve support. Le meas, Annie Hoey President The Union of Students in Ireland Jack Leahy Deputy President The Union of Students in […]
[…]the structure of the Irish education system. “This would represent a real increase of €7,500 in fees for third level. It is unreasonable to think an increase in the current fee levels should be part of addressing third level funding. We need to look at the stakeholders who aren’t making the contribution they should be.” Kevin Donoghue, Union of Students in Ireland President, said, “Irish college fees are already the second highest in Europe. In supposed times of recovery, 30,000 people have already emigrated from Ireland this year alone. The USI said this loan system will only push people further […]
[…]Our new research shows that a student gains an average monthly income of €251 – €500 while their rent is also €251 – 500 a month. How could a student nurse or midwife afford rent at home and where they’re on placement? Pay incentives abroad are drawing our qualified nurses and midwives away”. Liam Conway, INMO Student and New Graduate Officer commented, “Students were very honest and truthful in this survey. The testimonials they gave and the replies to the survey should be a wakeup call to the HSE. They have a unique opportunity, which is not available to overseas […]
[…]christening his team ‘The Ice-Picks’. His sharp-witted band looked certain to scoop the £100 prize, so the scurrilous Trots rigged the result at the death to allow a team of their own colour to win. The victors immediately handed the money straight back into party funds, and Stephen had to be worked with on his way home. But apart from the odd fraternal blow-up, Stephen was for years a linchpin of a generation of student leaders, many of whom would go on to play their part in delivering social change in Ireland. Some of those he served with, such as […]
[…]Ireland (USI) has criticised recent suggestions to increase the registration fee by more than €1,000 and said the implications of this proposed increase include plunging students further into poverty, disabling social mobility, and increasing the gap between the rich and the poor. A paper prepared by officials at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform for recently-appointed Minister Pascal Donohue said the increase of €1,000 in registration fees would be insufficient to solve the funding gap in third level education, and an even greater increase is needed. “Increasing the registration fee beyond €4,000 is a ludicrous proposal.” Kevin Donoghue, […]
