[…]is the final day to send in submissions to the National Office for Suicide Prevention for the new National Framework for Suicide Prevention, visit the website and email your submission to nosp.framework@hse.ie. USI Submission to National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) June 2014 Currently, youth suicide rates in Ireland are fourth highest in the European Union (National Office for Suicide Prevention, Annual Report 2012). The many and complex theories that surround the act of suicide can sometimes distance us from the simple idea that no one takes their own life unless there is something very wrong with it. It is often said […]
[…]can I do? Share the USI graphics that provide key facts about student nurses and midwives and the issues they are currently facing. Sign and share the INMO petition – and encourage your friends and family to do the same. Email your local representatives, particularly those in the Government parties (Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party) and encourage them to do more to support student nurses and midwives. How do I contact them? You can find the full membership of the Oireachtas Committee on Health below. You can also find TDs in your constituency here. The easiest way to contact them is via email, […]
[…]to college, and disable upward mobility. SIPTU Education Sector Organiser, Karl Byrne, said: “The Times Higher Education world university rankings is regarded as the most influential list of top performing third level institutions in the world. It is deeply disappointing and reputationally damaging that no Irish university has made it into the top 200 in this year’s list. Such a failure means that Irish universities will face greater problems attempting to attract research investment and overseas students. These issues will damage the ability of the sector to perform and in the long run undermine our society and economy. Urgent action […]
[…]October 4th. With the Budget fast approaching, students across the country are preparing to fight the rumored 100 million euro cuts to education. Students are mobilising their voting power via SERD, and more cuts will be met with targeted voting ahead of next year’s Local and European Elections. Students and their families are tired of being targeted in the budget and want their voices to be heard. It is imperative for the Government to listen now and have the cost of college top of the agenda when making Budgetary decisions. Fighting for the future of students now is crucial to the […]
[…]back home to Ireland after the verdict of Mr Halawa was postponed until September 18th in Egypt today. The union also states never again should a student live this nightmare. USI President Michael Kerrigan said, “Halawa’s trial was delayed 28 times before his legal team even had a chance to defend him. Today, students across Ireland are calling for Ibrahim’s return home. Ibrahim should have been in college or an apprentice this year, furthering his dreams of becoming a pilot or an engineer. USI stands in solidarity with Ibrahim, and are calling on students to take action.” “Ibrahim is a […]
