[…]exports go to the remainder of the EU, the UK remains Ireland’s single most important export market in Europe. “In many ways, the Brexit vote is more important for the British than their general elections.” Kevin Donoghue, USI President, said. “If they decide to vote Tory or Labour and don’t like them in power, they can change their mind in five years. In the Brexit vote, they can’t change their mind. The Referendum on Thursday the 23rd June is possibly the most important Referendum for British Identity, which will undoubtedly have an impact on Irish identity. The UK is […]
[…]exports go to the remainder of the EU, the UK remains Ireland’s single most important export market in Europe. “In many ways, the Brexit vote is more important for the British than their general elections.” Kevin Donoghue, USI President, said. “If they decide to vote Tory or Labour and don’t like them in power, they can change their mind in five years. In the Brexit vote, they can’t change their mind. The Referendum on Thursday the 23rd June is possibly the most important Referendum for British Identity, which will undoubtedly have an impact on Irish identity. The UK is […]
THE Potato Market in Carlow was full of life last Saturday Septmeber 7th between 9-2pm with members of the community engaging with numerous local businesses including the George Bernard Shaw Arts Centre and local third level students to discuss the educational issues facing them in the coming months. Members of IT Carlow SU (Institute of TechnologyCarlow Students’ Union) and Carlow College SU (Carlow College Students’ Union) hosted the event. IT Carlow SU President Podge Sheehan said: “Cuts across the education sector as a whole are really impacting families negatively, especially around this time of year. We are reaching out to […]
[…]in and around Dublin has risen enormously, pricing many students out of the accommodation market. Many “buy-to-renters” have repurposed accommodation they had previously made available to students for wealthier renters. To compound this, the value of the student grant has fallen against inflation over a number of years. The end result will be students unhoused and dropping out. USI is calling for the government to form a task force on student accommodation – there needs to be a specific strategy on this serious and growing problem.” As a short-term measure to support the initiative, the Union of Students in Ireland has […]
[…]showed how a lack of oversight and monitoring, saw a well-meaning initiative exploited by unscrupulous employers. The partners in our collaboration are offering proposals on best practice for work placements, internships and apprenticeships to combat this, and should be fully consulted in the rollout of an Irish Youth Guarantee. Ensuring graduates have ‘that little bit more’ The fundamental difficulty facing Irish graduates in finding work here is the lack of opportunities, but this mustn’t stop us from looking at how we can improve the employability of our graduates. In a crowded market, employers are always looking for ‘that little bit […]
