[…]or convicted of a crime. This intolerable, abusive behaviour has happened repeatedly, with this latest large-scale leaking and sharing of private images being particularly invasive. USI is demanding a commitment from Government to tackle this issue, which has left many people vulnerable and damaged as a result. However, legislation is only part of what is needed to tackle this issue; there must be a cultural shift too. Victim blaming, shaming and the use of degrading language and ‘slut-shaming’ must stop. Consent extends to the sharing of images and conversations, as well as physical intimacy. USI will continue to work and […]
[…]Annie Hoey said: ‘The accommodation crisis is deterring students, especially those from rural areas, from going to college, and long commutes are already negatively affecting the quality of their college experience.’ ‘We want to assess the actual situation of students across the country. Housing cannot be treated only as a market, but is central to the experience of the student, and whether or not they thrive at college. Investment in student accommodation is investment in reduced rates of wasteful non-completion and increased rates of study success.’ added Hoey. The National Student Housing Survey focuses on five areas: demographics, accommodation status and […]
[…]hardship and sacrifice over the last year, and USI is hugely concerned about the impact of these latest measures, amidst a busy assessment period. In a SpunOut.ie and Irish Examiner study carried out in late autumn, students were offered a range of words to describe their mental health – 70% of survey respondents said they were ‘anxious’, 60% said they felt ‘uncertain’ and 34% described themselves as ‘sad’, while 28% were ‘pessimistic’ and about one-quarter ‘fearful’. Lorna said: “In any normal year, students experience increased stress in the lead up to exams. This year, that is coupled with a global […]
[…]be removed from the register for that area. The amended Register of Electors is published on 1 February and comes into force on 15 February. What happens if I want to register after November 25th? After November 25th you will need to apply to be on the Supplemental Register of Electors. You must complete form RFA2 and have it stamped by a member of An Garda Siochana. You can make this application at any time, but in order to be included in the supplement used at an election, your application must be received by your local authority at least 15 […]
[…]be removed from the register for that area. The amended Register of Electors is published on 1 February and comes into force on 15 February. What happens if I want to register after November 25th? After November 25th you will need to apply to be on the Supplemental Register of Electors. You must complete form RFA2 and have it stamped by a member of An Garda Siochana. You can make this application at any time, but in order to be included in the supplement used at an election, your application must be received by your local authority at least 15 […]
