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[…]in July and is part of the group putting together a proposal on the actions needed to tackle the issue among college and university students across Ireland. At that time, the Minister committed to holding the institutions to account on what they are doing about this issue and Thursday’s report reiterates how important it is that that happens. “As Sexual Experiences Survey report co-author, Dr Lorraine Burke, said at its launch: Ireland 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 […]
[…]to the COVID-19 pandemic, for higher education institutions currently planning to re-open for the new academic year. The USI had sought clarity on whether this was in addition to the €2 million announced for 2020 by previous Minister, Mary Mitchell O’Connor. Minister Harris has confirmed the full package is €5 million, with an extra €3 million being allocated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Welcoming the funding, USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick said: “The original €2 million funding for 2020 was announced late last year after lobbying by the USI as a result of the publication of our Student Mental Health report, […]
[…]to the COVID-19 pandemic, for higher education institutions currently planning to re-open for the new academic year. The USI had sought clarity on whether this was in addition to the €2 million announced for 2020 by previous Minister, Mary Mitchell O’Connor. Minister Harris has confirmed the full package is €5 million, with an extra €3 million being allocated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Welcoming the funding, USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick said: “The original €2 million funding for 2020 was announced late last year after lobbying by the USI as a result of the publication of our Student Mental Health report, […]
[…]after four years living in Direct Provision in Ireland – in the midst of a global pandemic. The news of the deportation order comes in the week that residents of Caheersiveen Direct Provision centre have undertaken a hunger strike in protest at the conditions in their residence. All at USI offer our full solidarity to the 32 people taking the action due to complaints about issues, including the rationing of food and water, not being taken seriously. The USI calls on Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee to immediately halt the deportation of the two students who faced prosecution and violence […]
[…]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 excited and will take plenty away from it. The training covers areas such as […]
[…]information on where to get help from their institution and only just under 10 per cent said they knew how to report an incident. These are areas that can be addressed very quickly by Higher Institutions and that needs to be one of the on-campus actions taken as a result of these survey findings.” Dr Pádraig MacNeela, Senior Lecturer in Psychology in NUI Galway, report co-author and Active* Consent programme leader said: “The SES survey findings provide a stark depiction of the experiences that many students have had. Over 1,000 of the female students who took part in the survey […]
[…]pursued. The definition of cost rental will need to be clarified and must be affordable. For us, the “other models” should include publicly funded projects as opposed to the continuation of the National Student Accommodation Strategy policy of relying on the private market. There are quite a number of reviews and examinations related to the higher education sector detailed in the programme and the USI strongly believes that these need to be undertaken with urgency, and all relevant stakeholders including students, staff and student representatives included in the discussions such as the review of the Back to Education Allowance to […]
[…]of Marriage Equality in Ireland. When reflecting on the five year passing of the referendum, we knew the student movement had some incredible stories to share. So we put together this archive to tell the story of student activists who traversed the country to change the hearts and minds of the Irish population. This is the story of the 30,000 young people who registered to vote ahead of the referendum, recognising their chance to make a better Ireland for the future. It’s the story of the young LGBT+ couples who came forward and publicly shared stories of their love. It’s […]
[…]reported having their own room in their accommodation, with more than 40 percent saying they share a room with three or more people. ICOS Executive Director, Sarah Lennon said: “Overcrowding in accommodation creates problems not just in relation to COVID-19 but also in terms of accessing online classes and overall privacy and well-being. International students have expressed concerns about their ability to self-isolate if a roommate becomes infected. “We are asking the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), the Minister for Health and the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government to ensure access to testing, effective contact tracing and […]
[…]response to this crisis and has said all students should be treated equally regardless of whether they were living in private or college-run accommodation or what third level institution they attend. She said: “You could have a family where one sibling goes to NUI Maynooth, while another is studying in UL, but are both back home caring for family members. In that case one will have gotten a full refund, while the UL student has had no refund. It’s very unfair and we are calling for every student to be treated the same and every organisation that has been paid […]
[…]www.yourmentalhealth.ie has specific advice on how to mind your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak You may have grown up with a parent or older sibling with substance use problems which may be affecting your mental health and relationships – www.alcoholactionireland.ie/silentvoices has a range of helpful resources. If you feel you are at risk of suicide during the pandemic, call 999/112 or present to the nearest Accident and Emergency Department Domestic issues Issues in the home? www.stillhere.ie has information on domestic and sexual violence support services available during the COVID-19 outbreak Reach out for help and dial 999 if you […]
[…]Provision. Megan said: “Students in Direct Provision are in very tough circumstances during these times. They do not have the space or privacy in which to study and get their college work done. They are most likely sharing rooms with the rest of their family or others. There are empty rooms now in a lot of student accommodation buildings and they should be used to look after people who need this support. “The vacant rooms could also be used to house other vulnerable students such as those working on the frontline during the pandemic including student nurses, pharmacists and those […]
[…]process.” However, while these elements are explored and finalised, Lorna explained that she and the rest of the National Executive are using the time to talk to as many student representatives as possible. She explained: “We are engaged in a number of national spheres, but we are also making sure that we are fully in tune with what is going on in relation to campuses all over Ireland. We have rolled out several initiatives, but we want to make sure we are supporting local initiatives too. So much is being done for students by their SUs on a local level, […]
[…]a number of years, we enjoy working with the firm and hope that the legacy of this cornerstone of the Irish travel market can yet be saved. Our thoughts today are with the staff, and we hope that students who had made plans with the firm can be made whole in the coming days. Students who have paid for products and who would like to try to secure a refund should try to make contact with Usit Travel’s liquidators in the coming days, and may wish to contact FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) on www.flac.ie or the Citizen’s Information on https://www.citizensinformation.ie/ for further […]
[…]a number of years, we enjoy working with the firm and hope that the legacy of this cornerstone of the Irish travel market can yet be saved. Our thoughts today are with the staff, and we hope that students who had made plans with the firm can be made whole in the coming days. Students who have paid for products and who would like to try to secure a refund should try to make contact with Usit Travel’s liquidators in the coming days, and may wish to contact FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) on www.flac.ie or the Citizen’s Information on https://www.citizensinformation.ie/ for further […]
[…]conditions themselves and recognise it is safer for them to be able to self-isolate away from their shared student accommodation. Some students had very tough decisions to make in a hurry, such as those from India who had 24 hours to decide whether to go home as the borders were closing and they didn’t have time to get reassurance on rent refunds.” The USI is calling on these companies to look at ways they can support students who have paid thousands of euro for these facilities which they are not now using. “We feel something could be done in relation […]
[…]many are unable to continue with part-time work because they are at risk of carrying and spreading the virus while supporting the health system during this pandemic.” Student nurses are also concerned about being out of work for long periods while waiting to be tested for the virus, which is putting extra strain on the health services. Lorna said: “Like other frontline health workers, student nurses have to use the general public HSE line to get tested for COVID-19. We reiterate GPs and frontline health workers’ calls for a specific line of testing to be introduced for student nurses and other health […]
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[…]the 1970s. This Wednesday, 27th November at 12.45pm, the Industrial Relations Bill to strengthen the Joint Labour Committee (JLC) system will be brought before the Seanad by Senator Ged Nash. JLC’s are bargaining bodies in low wage sectors where the workers are insufficiently organised. Currently JLCs set minimum conditions and rates of pay for low paid sectors of the workforce. However, there has been resistance by employers to the establishment of a JLC in the hotel and hospitality industries. In 2016, the EuroStudent survey which received 16,866 valid responses from students in Ireland, highlighted that over three-quarters […]
[…]the 1970s. This Wednesday, 27th November at 12.45pm, the Industrial Relations Bill to strengthen the Joint Labour Committee (JLC) system will be brought before the Seanad by Senator Ged Nash. JLC’s are bargaining bodies in low wage sectors where the workers are insufficiently organised. Currently JLCs set minimum conditions and rates of pay for low paid sectors of the workforce. However, there has been resistance by employers to the establishment of a JLC in the hotel and hospitality industries. In 2016, the EuroStudent survey which received 16,866 valid responses from students in Ireland, highlighted that over three-quarters […]
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[…]and the 3ts have joined forces in suicide prevention and positive mental health initiative ‘Share the Load’ in IT Sligo. The initiative includes a public display of 105 backpacks, representing the average number of people of college-going age who die by suicide in Ireland each year. ‘Share the Load’ encourages conversation about the impact of suicide in colleges in addition to urging students to connect with the many mental health supports provided both on and off campus. USI Vice President for Welfare, Róisín O’Donovan said: “The main aim of today’s initiative is to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, particularly […]
[…]from a hot moment to a cool calm. All conversations are anonymous, unless the texter wants to give their name, and are reviewed in real time by a team of qualified staff supervisors who will support volunteers to listen to and support texters. Research found that among students who participated in the USI National Report on Student Mental Health in Third Level Education, just under a third had received a formal diagnosis of their mental health. Most of these students received a diagnosis of depression [74%] and anxiety [73.5%]. USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick said: “This is such an important […]
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SIPTU and the Union of Students of Ireland (USI) have today (Monday, 7th October) announced the renewal of an agreement between the two organisations to facilitate joint campaigns and provide third level students with support in the workplace. The agreement was formally announced by the SIPTU General Secretary Designate, Joe Cunningham, at the union’s Biennial Delegate Conference in City Hall, Cork. It provides for joint actions, mutual support and the development of a closer relationship between the two organisations into the future. SIPTU Head of Strategic Organising and Campaigns, Darragh O’Connor, said: “Among the initiatives that are being launched as […]
SIPTU and the Union of Students of Ireland (USI) have today (Monday, 7th October) announced the renewal of an agreement between the two organisations to facilitate joint campaigns and provide third level students with support in the workplace. The agreement was formally announced by the SIPTU General Secretary Designate, Joe Cunningham, at the union’s Biennial Delegate Conference in City Hall, Cork. It provides for joint actions, mutual support and the development of a closer relationship between the two organisations into the future. SIPTU Head of Strategic Organising and Campaigns, Darragh O’Connor, said: “Among the initiatives that are being launched as […]
[…]having already been forced out of the accommodation market by spiralling rents. As part of their campaign to address this major cost of attending college, the USI, representing over 374,000 members, has voted to join the Alliance for Insurance Reform. The Alliance for Insurance Reform brings together 30 civic and business organisations from across Ireland, representing over 36,000 members, 640,000 employees and 493,000 volunteers in highlighting the negative impact of persistently high premiums and calling for real action to tackle the issue. President of USI, Lorna Fitzpatrick notes, “Students are massively struggling with the cost of education, […]
[…]– rallies which have been inspirational to the student movement and peace movements around the world ever since. Ciarán’s work to delegitimise violence, promote intercommunity solidarity across sectarian lines and seek to unite people of good will in pursuit of peace is as shining a testament to his values as can be imagined. We know that those values can guide us and others in the pursuit of peace. Our thoughts are with his children, family and friends today. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam […]
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[…]education. The Government, rather than act to legislate on that right, shamefully challenged the ruling.” “Students in Ireland today face a soaring cost of living and the second highest fees in Europe, while Government has actively disinvested in third-level education. Education is a right, not a privilege. Thousands of students have mobilised against student loans, to defend the SUSI grant, and to demand that Government publicly fund Higher Education.” In a September 2018 High Court ruling, Mr Justice Richard Humphreys stated that; “In the modern world, it is difficult and in some cases impossible to earn one’s livelihood without […]
[…]said: “SIPTU members in Ballina Beverages in Coca Cola welcome the USI Congress support for their campaign for collective bargaining rights. They also welcome the USI Congress support for the IUF Taste Zero Rights campaign. “The company are clearly in breach of their own human rights policy by failing to engage in collective bargaining with SIPTU and its members. Hopefully, this motion will help the management to come to their senses and accept that their workers have a right to be collectively represented by the union of their choice.” Following the lead from NUS UK and the UK led […]
[…]on the Oireachtas Housing Committee twice this year. USI President, Síona Cahill welcomes the news stating; “Students have been suffering at the hands of rogue landlords and a crushingly expensive rental market from the moment that the housing market began to rise again. It is dispicable that some of the most vulnerable people in society have been taken advantage of to the point where 429 students had declared themselves homeless on the night of the 2016 census, that number does not include the students who are couch surfing with friends or spending 6 hours a day on public transport just […]
[…]on publicly funded education and increases to student supports on the 11th March, 2019. Together, we are calling on the Government to act on publicly funded education, and to bring SUSI grants in line with the soaring cost of living and rents. Join us on campuses across Ireland for our lunchtime action on […]
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[…]will be reviewed by a ‘rapid’ working group. USI president Síona Cahill reacted to the news, saying: “The Oireachtas committee on the eighth amendment was clear that access to contraception needed to be immediately reviewed, particularly regarding cost. Students as a cohort have already been failed by a lack of sexual health education at post-primary level, and we are still being failed when it comes to actual access to contraceptives, and cost is most certainly a barrier.” The USI believes that the ability to choose contraception is imperative for all students and those who are sexually […]
[…]to confide in you about their self-harm, you can start to help them immediately. First, honour their trust in you by showing them kindness, love and compassion. Second, help them get the support they need. Share info and supports with them and encourage them to make an appointment with their GP and to reach out to Pieta House themselves. You can also support them if necessary by asking their permission to contact Pieta House on their behalf, and reassure the person that you’ll come with them for their appointment, even if they’re over 18.” Pieta House can help you talk […]
[…]how our actions and decisions go beyond a simple cup of coffee and have a positive impact on the world we live in.” USI Vice President for Equality & Citizenship, Aisling Cusack added: “Students have responded to the need to reduce single use plastics and cut down on waste – and now we’re beginning to focus on what we’re putting inside our shopping baskets and inside our reusable cups – because it’s what’s inside that counts. Fairtrade fortnight will inspire us all to push harder for global trade justice.” Ireland is the heaviest tea drinkers per capita in the world, […]
[…]work on issues like the refugee crisis, women’s rights and the environment Did you know the parliament has 3 main roles? Legislative (Passing EU laws, together with the Council of the EU, based on European Commission proposals) Supervisory (Democratic scrutiny of all EU institutions) Budgetary (Establishing the EU budget, together with the Council) Did you know that there’s an election in 2019? The next Elections to the European Parliament are expected to be held on the 23-26 May 2019. A total of 751 Members of the European Parliament currently represent some 500 million people from 28 member states Did you […]
[…]is to hear the views of students in Europe and enhance their and the EC’s understanding of the dynamics of digitisation and its impact on our economic and societal developments. Students wishing to participate in this Challenge are invited to write a 250 word contribution “What would you have talked about if you had been a speaker?” on one of the four issues of the conference. Participating students are invited to send their texts before January 31, 2019. A jury of DG Competition officials will select the best three entries for each panel category. Entries will be assessed on analysis […]
[…](between 4 and 8 months at a time) by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) who regulate the MPharm programme. Pharmacy students are now facing extortionate fees in their 5th year, and while on placement they are now being put under serious financial pressure, working full-time unpaid, often away from home and their accommodation. The PSI must overturn the ban on pay. Sign the petition and share […]
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[…]especially for parents whose children have flown the nest, or who are attending college the other side of the country. The average cost of college is €12,500 and leasing out a room to a student or students will greatly help with this cost, as you can make up to €14,000 annually tax-free. The process takes less than five minutes to complete on homes.usi.ie, and you can help take the pressure of students trying to find accommodation that goes beyond their monthly income” “We continue to press government to accelerate the production of affordable purpose built student accommodation but for now, students […]
[…]barriers to successfully completing College. Síona Cahill, President of USI, reacting to the news from Trinity stated that “It appears that TCD attempted to quietly announce a 5% fee increase for students in Science, Dentistry, and Medicine – already very lucrative courses for the college. This move by TCD is totally disrespectful of their own students, demonstrating a complete lack of compassion or regard for the wellbeing of the people who come to learn in their institution. “Again we can see firsthand the exploitative and cruel practices international and postgraduate students are on the receiving end of in Irish Higher […]
