[…]rents in Galway are now at 14% above their 2008 peak, which marks ‘a bigger increase than any market in Dublin’. Although USI would urge the Government to immediately introduce the so-called rent predictability measures we would like to emphasise the need of extending it to other locations, where students are at the risk of high rent increases (e.g. Galway, Limerick). Furthermore, USI acknowledges the supportive landlord accreditation scheme. Landlords can get support in complying with the existing regulations and therefore ensuring security of tenants rights. ‘This is an important step towards ensuring the adequate quality of accommodation. Unfortunately students […]
[…]on what it’s like to be a woman in Ireland today The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is running a series of seminars in 2013 on the topic of ‘Women in Society’. The first seminar takes place this Monday in University College Cork at 7.30pm in the O’Rahilly Building. The purpose of the seminars is to generate a discussion around questions such as: What is it like to be a woman in Ireland today? Do we still need feminism? Why aren’t women represented more in the media and in politics? The seminars will feature a range of female speakers […]
The Union of Students in Ireland Executive team for 2020-2021 has hit the ground running in its first fortnight in office. With cross-over weeks and induction training done for the new executive, Wednesday (July 15) saw the start of the annual Students’ Union Training for SU officers from member organisations all across the island. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic public health measures, this year’s SUT takes place online, but the same extensive training programme remains in place. USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick said: “We’re delighted that we’ve been able to move this event online and we hope everybody is […]
[…]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: […]
[…]2013 there are 16,082 young people in long-term unemployment seeing majority of young people struggling on €100 p/w or €144 p/w and the will still struggle on the new rates with just a €2.70 increase a week. Ireland currently has the fourth highest number of young people who are ‘Not in Employment, Education or Training’ (NEETs) in the European Union with 18.4% compared with the EU average of 12.9% (EuroStat, 2014). Even if young job-seekers entered the Labour Market earning minimum wage the weekly take home pay (minus USC) is approximately €329. This should be considered a financial incentive to […]
