[…]to take the risk of becoming public representatives. The reward for this eventually will be the end of the suffering, the end of unnecessary deaths, the end to those early morning flights– an end to women not being taken seriously. The reward at the end of the day is an end to the stain of shame on our nation. This stain of shame cannot be allowed to define our future as it defines our past. Together we demand a better future for women in Ireland. And we must go hell for leather to repeal that awful 8th amendment. As Ailbhe […]
[…]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 […]
[…]63% of students said they won’t be able to attend college Which part of college fees do you struggle the most with? Rent (23.6%) Books, equipment and stationary (7.1%) Registration fee of €3,000 (41%) Laptop/ Printer (1.4%) Food, drink and living costs (17%) Transport (10.4%) How do you pay for your college fees? My parents pay (35.4%) I’m on a loan (7.5%) Grants (30%) I have a job (27.4%) Of those who answered ‘I have a job’, 73% said it impacts negatively on their study […]
[…]facing depression, anxiety, loneliness, substance misuse, and suicidal behaviour and can’t get the support they need. In light of the considerable demand of college, students are experiencing difficulties with their mental health as colleges budget allocations for counselling services, infrastructure and mental health supports need investment and to be ring-fenced.’ Mr Kerrigan went on to say, ‘Figures from Psychological Counsellors in Higher Education Ireland (PCHEI) 2014-15 report shows 27% of students who used counselling services indicated counselling was a factor in their retention, and 23% indicated counselling helped with their academic performance. If Budget 2018 contained a small ring-fence of […]
[…]that has been targeted in each of the last four Budgets. Any further cut to the grant will push these struggling families over the edge. “SERD, launched by USI this week, will mobilise these students and their families, creating a block of over 200,000 votes that will be ready to punish any attempt to target struggling students in the upcoming budget”. Note: USI President Joe O’Connor will be attending the ‘March for Marriage’ in Dublin City Centre this afternoon and will be available for comment. For more information contact USI Communications & Research Executive Grainne O’Reilly on 087-6776636, or […]
