This article originally appeared in The University Times John Logue, President, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) This morning, a young man named Patrick Kelleher wrote a column for thejournal.ie on the in-betweeners. The students who don’t qualify for the grant yet can’t afford the ever-increasing Student Contribution Charge (SCC). Patrick has just completed his Leaving Cert and is currently trying to find a way to pay for the SCC, which now stands at €2,250. Both his parents are working, his mother has three jobs, and yet they still can’t gather the €5,000 necessary to send both Patrick and his […]
Union of Students in Ireland says that nationwide private student loan scheme may lead to students incurring significant debt, foster a ‘debt culture’ similar to United States and increase inequality in access to third level education The Union of Students in Ireland has learned, and it has been reported, that Bank of Ireland (BOI) intends to announce an expansion of the student loan scheme that was recently adopted by Trinity College, DCU and Mary Immaculate. The scheme is now set to launch in over twenty third level institutions around the country. USI President John Logue said: “USI acknowledges that the loan […]
UCDSU, UCD LGBT and USI gathered earlier today outside the Department of an Taoiseach for a Rainbow Wedding ceremony. The ceremony was organised to send a message to the Taoiseach – that students of Ireland want marriage equality for LGBT people. Thanks to all who volunteered and attended, including representatives from TCDSU. Photos by Conor […]
The Union of Students in Ireland has warned of a growing sense of despair among Ireland’s young people following the CSO’s announcement that 39% of 15-24 year olds are unemployed. Today’s announcement comes as statistical proof that Ireland no longer offers its youth the opportunity they deserve to become productive members of society. With increased cuts to investment in education, including savage cuts to both undergraduate and postgraduate grants, the government seems determined not to improve the prospects of young people. These statistics are particularly indicative of the stark situation that many are facing if they choose not to attend […]
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