[…]in Ireland (USI) This morning, a young man named Patrick Kelleher wrote a column for thejournal.ie on the in-betweeners. The students who don’t qualify for the grant yet can’t afford the ever-increasing Student Contribution Charge (SCC). Patrick has just completed his Leaving Cert and is currently trying to find a way to pay for the SCC, which now stands at €2,250. Both his parents are working, his mother has three jobs, and yet they still can’t gather the €5,000 necessary to send both Patrick and his sister to college this September. His argument is simple and it’s one that USI […]
[…]must recount their experience of abuse, whether a complaining student can have someone speak on their behalf, whether the complaining student must face their accused, giving fair warning to the complaining student of exactly when the accused will be notified of the case against them and so on. A support worker should be assigned to assist students who are taking a complaint through the disciplinary process. This role of the worker should include helping students to write and edit complaints and appeals; assisting students to compile supporting documentation; accompanying students to disciplinary hearings; assisting students in communicating with the disciplinary […]
[…]the student movements of Ireland and Britain united in Northern Ireland to provide representation and responsible leadership for students irrespective of their religion, politics or allegiance. Our vision of diverse people, united for their common good is as strong and bright today as it was then. Our unique bond across borders and spanning the Irish Sea is proof that differences and unity of purpose can co-exist – and so we have hope for a better future.” “Students in Northern Ireland and across these islands are united in their call to make the Assembly election about the future. Parties must […]
[…] Only 3% of the Irish population give blood, providing blood for a population of over 4 million Only 5% of the Irish population eligible to give blood do so USI Congress further Notes: That many other countries and states, such as recently the United States of America, have changed their policy regarding the donation of blood by MSM donors. Sexual orientation screening negates the possibility of many potential blood donors based on outdated evidence and research. USI Congress Affirms: Where possible it is best to use existing evidence and research to inform decisions and stances upon issues. 15 NA […]
[…]of the student experience”. Objectives of the Union of Students’ in Ireland: An education and training system open to all, irrespective of any consideration, including consideration of national origin, ethnic background, age, ability, sex, sexuality, creed, political beliefs or economic circumstances, so that each individual can realize their full potential. An education and training system which truly serves the interest of the people of Ireland. The right of students to a decent standard of living including the right to adequate financial support, proper housing and future prospects of employment in Ireland. The defense and promotion of all democratic and human […]
[…]22, 2022. The below documents lay out the positions available and the process for seeking nomination and election. Below that are the role descriptions for each position. The President: Responsible for overall work of the organisation and delegating work and areas of policy to other members of the Executive Team. Chief spokesperson for the organisation Manages the human resources of the Union Responsible for drafting annual budget in consultation with Finance Committee Reporting work of the Union to National Council and Congress Chairs the Presidents’ Working Group at National Council. Vice President for Academic Affairs: Policy officer with anything related […]
[…]‘Role Models’. Congress declares: That Congress has no confidence in public bodies advocating on the issue of alcohol misuse and abuse which are funded by the drinks industry. Congress calls: On all public health and education bodies who sit on this board to resign from this board and to no longer support this model. Congress mandates the USI President: To campaign against this body ‘Role Models’ and the continuation of such bodies based on this model. 15 WE1 Accommodation crisis USI Congress Notes: The difficulty in recent years students face in obtaining accommodation. USI Congress further Notes: […]
[…]students have not been sufficiently engaged with in relation to the proposed incorporation and there is a need for absolute clarity of the implications of the incorporation for students. Congress therefore mandates: The USI President to engage with the HEA and the Minister of Education and Skills to voice concerns regarding the incorporation from the perspective of students and to report back to the next National Council. 15 AAQA 1 Academic Teaching Staff Annual Leave and the Examination and Examination Appeals Process. Congress recognises That the current academic teaching staff annual leave agreement has significant repercussions for the […]
