[…]to that decision making. We are are calling on the Government to look beyond just condoms and the pill with this review, and to look at long acting reversible contraception as a matter of urgency. The upfront cost to such contraception is prohibitive for students in particular. LARCs are effective up to 10 years depending on the method and 99% effective as a safe method.” The Union of Students in Ireland have for over two decades led a ‘Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance’ (SHAG) campaign on campuses, promoting safe sex and the use of contraception on campuses across […]
[…]Hoey said “USI has campaigned consistently for the re-introduction of postgraduate supports and we are glad that the Government has listened to us and brought back supports for those in postgraduate education. We have campaigned solidly on this issue since the grant was abolished in 2012 and have lobbied TDs across all parties for this to be a key priority for the programme for Government agreed during the formation of the 32nd Dáil”. However, Hoey also said that more had to be done on the issue. “This is a good first step, but it is only a first step, the […]
[…]where Students’Union Officers discussed campaigns, academic affairs, welfare, equality and national issues. Policy and Campaigns: The Vice President for Welfare attended the Students Sport Ireland Board meeting. USI pledged support to students in Northern Ireland ahead of the Assembly Elections on March 2nd and demanded candidates come #Out4Love. The Vice President for Equality and Citizenship attended an Association for Higher Education Access and Disability (AHEAD) board meeting to discuss students with disabilities USI pledged support to campaign on the issue of increasing car insurance. USI made a submission to the Low Pay Commission on the National Minimum Wage recommending a Living Wage […]
[…]has the opportunity to take a stand on sexual violence and harassment, to make a difference in the lives of students, and to be a best practice role model for the rest of our […]
[…]but it would also demonstrate a genuine commitment to prioritising academic excellence in Ireland and opening that path to more members of our society.” USI also emphasises the need for equity in relation to PhD stipends – the increase should be uniformly applicable to all PhD researchers, irrespective of their funding source. Limiting this adjustment solely to Science Foundation of Ireland and Irish Research Council-funded researchers will neglect a significant portion of the research community, and USI believes in equal recognition and support for all postgraduate researchers. We look forward to further dialogue and positive action in support of our […]
