[…]any market in Dublin’. Although USI would urge the Government to immediately introduce the so-called rent predictability measures we would like to emphasise the need of extending it to other locations, where students are at the risk of high rent increases (e.g. Galway, Limerick). Furthermore, USI acknowledges the supportive landlord accreditation scheme. Landlords can get support in complying with the existing regulations and therefore ensuring security of tenants rights. ‘This is an important step towards ensuring the adequate quality of accommodation. Unfortunately students in Ireland too often have to occupy places that cause a threat to their physical or mental […]
[…]any market in Dublin’. Although USI would urge the Government to immediately introduce the so-called rent predictability measures we would like to emphasise the need of extending it to other locations, where students are at the risk of high rent increases (e.g. Galway, Limerick). Furthermore, USI acknowledges the supportive landlord accreditation scheme. Landlords can get support in complying with the existing regulations and therefore ensuring security of tenants rights. ‘This is an important step towards ensuring the adequate quality of accommodation. Unfortunately students in Ireland too often have to occupy places that cause a threat to their physical or mental […]
[…]year it is the first time in Irish history that USI can legally provide all-options unplanned pregnancy information to our members through HSE MyOptions, after 35 years of student activism for pro-choice healthcare in Ireland. USI will strive to ensure each student reached throughout this campaign will be given legal and responsible information on how to access abortion care, should they need it.” “USI are heavily weighting the campaign on consent education,, through our SHAG Packs and rollout of consent workshops. It’s also important that every student who’s sexually active looks after their own sexual health. This means getting […]
[…]year it is the first time in Irish history that USI can legally provide all-options unplanned pregnancy information to our members through HSE MyOptions, after 35 years of student activism for pro-choice healthcare in Ireland. USI will strive to ensure each student reached throughout this campaign will be given legal and responsible information on how to access abortion care, should they need it.” “USI are heavily weighting the campaign on consent education,, through our SHAG Packs and rollout of consent workshops. It’s also important that every student who’s sexually active looks after their own sexual health. This means getting […]
[…]through subsidising hidden course costs USI President, Beth O’Reilly, said: “The cost-of-living crisis is not a newly emerging issue for the students of Ireland. Between having the highest third level fees in the EU and the complete lack of affordable purpose-built student accommodation, many students are forced to choose between paying bills or putting food on the table. “Following the formation of the Department of Higher Education, many thought the problems facing third level students would, for the first time, be prioritised by Government. Unfortunately, the main issues facing most students are still largely unresolved. “The student accommodation crisis is probably the worst it has ever been. Many students are facing a year of lengthy commutes as there are simply not […]
