[…]language schemes by public bodies; in the wake of this shock announcement, Conradh na Gaeilge and USI are calling on the Government to urgently address the concerns of An Coimisinéir Teanga in upholding the right of citizens to use Irish when interacting with state agencies, and to ensure measures are immediately implemented to put an end to the policy of compulsory English that is prevalent in state departments and public bodies. Donnchadh Ó hAodha, President of Conradh na Gaeilge says: “It is a damning indictment of the Government that the ombudsman for language rights, appointed by the President of Ireland, felt […]
[…]enshrine certainty to workers will not negatively impact business.”. USI President Annie Hoey and USI Vice President for Campaigns Daniel Waugh presented to the Committee on the detailed scrutiny of Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016 alongside representative of Teachers Union of Ireland and Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland and representatives of TASC and Migrant Rights Centre Ireland on May 9th. USI welcomed the Bill, and believe it is a step in right direction in ensuring that those who are studying can have a sense of security and not be exploited while studying. In 2010, the EuroStudent survey received 13,530 […]
[…]will include some interactive features. The app will be required to be compatible on both apple and android devices. The developer will be required to work with a designer on integrating images/designs for app. Information on upkeep will need to be accessible and available to USI. Full spec will be made available to interested candidates. Timeline This project will be required to be completed by Friday the 17th of August 2018. Budget and payment The applicant will be required to submit a full breakdown of costs ensuring that the project is value for money with a budget of €2000 – […]
[…]place to call home and to study.” This Wednesday at 10.30am, the Union of Students in Ireland and national housing charity Threshold will outline their responses to the Residential Tenancies (Greater Security of Tenure Rent Certainty) Bill 2018 and the Anti-Evictions Bill 2018. Speaking in advance of the Oireachtas hearing, John-Mark McCafferty, CEO of Threshold said: “Threshold has long recognised that students are increasingly vulnerable in the private rented sector. Many students renting are effectively ‘licensees’, rather than tenants. In other words they are living in legal limbo, without the protections of a tenancy and without recourse to the […]
