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USI hosts Oireachtas lobby day to outline student priorities for Budget 2024

[…]July 11 from 11am to 4pm.    Students’ Union representatives from across Ireland joined the new USI Coiste Gno to talk to the attending politicians ahead of the Dáil summer recess.    The aim of the Lobby Day was to ensure Oireachtas members were aware of the six key issues for students before decisions on Budget 2024 start to be made.    Some 39 TDs and Senators attended the Lobby Day – a list of who attended, or sent a representative, is included at the bottom of this statement.    The six areas highlighted by student representatives on the day, were: 1. Student […]
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USI stands in solidarity with Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union encampment and pledges support for other similar student protests

[…]Students’ Union and the Trinity students who have set up an encampment for Palestine on the campus.   USI also strongly condemns attempts by the college to fine the Students’ Union €214,000 for using their right to protest to demand the university cuts ties with Israel, as it carries out genocide against the Palestinian people. TCD Students’ Union and Trinity students have carried out a number of protests against the college’s links with Israel and against attempts by Trinity management to increase rents and fees for students, which are already prohibitively high. USI members and other student representatives and activists […]
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This Week in USI March 5th – 10th, 2017

[…]Mark going to the final round to win €3,000 on March 21st. Policy and Campaigns: USI supported the new HSE backed campaign around alcohol harm reduction which will be launched next week. Find out more information on www.askaboutalcohol.ie. The Vice President for Equality & Citizenship chaired a panel discussion on Repeal the 8th in Maynooth University on Thursday 9th of March, with panelists Anna Cosgrave, Tara Flynn, James Kavanagh and Clare Rose Thornton. The video of the panel can be watched here. Thousands of students across the country participated in #Strike4Repeal and the Colaition to Repeal the 8th Amendment’s #March4Repeal on […]

USI ends partnership with Drinkaware, opting for independent alcohol awareness campaigns

[…]coverage here and the letter sent to Meas chief executive Fionnuala Sheehan here. Take part in the Newstalk Poll: Do you think alcohol awareness campaigns can be effective if funded by the alcohol industry? here. For more information contact USI Communications and Research Executive Grainne O Reilly on 087-6776636 or […]
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“Cost is a barrier to safe sex” says USI

[…]will be reviewed by a ‘rapid’ working group.   USI president Síona Cahill reacted to the news, saying:   “The Oireachtas committee on the eighth amendment was clear that access to contraception needed to be immediately reviewed, particularly regarding cost.   Students as a cohort have already been failed by a lack of sexual health education at post-primary level, and we are still being failed when it comes to actual access to contraceptives, and cost is most certainly a barrier.”   The USI believes that the ability to choose contraception is imperative for all students and those who are sexually […]

USI Welcome the Re-Introduction of Postgraduate Grants and Encourage Students to Apply Early

[…]grant system opened for applications for 2017/18 academic year on the 3rd of April. Speaking at the THEA launch on Monday, USI President Annie Hoey said “USI has campaigned consistently for the re-introduction of postgraduate supports and we are glad that the Government has listened to us and brought back supports for those in postgraduate education. We have campaigned solidly on this issue since the grant was abolished in 2012 and have lobbied TDs across all parties for this to be a key priority for the programme for Government agreed during the formation of the 32nd Dáil”. However, Hoey also […]
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Grants Thresholds

[…]and allocation given through the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) grant scheme.  The DIT Campus Life survey details the on average the total cost to attend third level education in Dublin, with the total cost coming around to €11,000 per annum. While USI expresses its gratitude in extending and increasing eligibility for grants in recent years – especially in Budget 2017 towards postgraduates. Unfortunately these measures don’t go far enough. With the maintenance grant ranging from €30 per month on the lowest to €120 on highest non-adjacent grant, this is not sustainable for a student living under 45km from their […]

Budget 2015 Response

[…]statement: USI Budget 2015 Response Document USI welcomes the decision not to cut or otherwise amend the student maintenance grant, which is relied upon by thousands of students who would otherwise be unable to afford third level. In addition, the decision to frontload grant repayments to four payments in the first semester, five payments in the second semester, will help students handle the increased start-up costs of study. The decision to return the €25m withheld from colleges in the 2013 and 2014 budgets is good news for education – but represents a drop in the ocean of required investment for third level […]

Dundalk IT hosts Mental Health Day to Challenge Stigma and See Change on Campus

[…]information sessions, and evening entertainment across the college campus is aimed at challenging the stigma the surrounds mental health problems and promoting open discussion. Certain to get this important conversation going is an intimate screening of the acclaimed RTE/Yellow Asylum Films documentary ‘I See A Darkness’ which features the stories of three people who have been directly affected by suicide. The documentary’s three participants and producer will be on hand to take the audience through their powerful personal stories and answer any questions that arise. International research shows that the sharing of personal stories and experiences of mental health problems […]
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Dont Be Afraid: Do Something

[…]victims feel that they can report an incident no matter what the context. Making a habit of noting the name or license number of a taxi driver at the start of a journey can be very helpful.  If someone you know has been raped or assaulted support them and make sure they know it is not their fault. You can find helpful information here.www.rapecrisishelp.ie ‘ Fiona Neary, RCNI Director said: ‘Taxi drivers are professionals providing a service. The nature of the service means taxi drivers often provide a service to people who are vulnerable. It should be the case that sexual innuendo […]

USI welcomes 20 years of the Good Friday Agreement

[…]society of equals; for some it was a new dispensation for peace and democracy. For others around the world the Good Friday Agreement stands as a beacon of hope that even in deeply divided societies, communication between communities can realise peace and pave a way for democracy. For the students of Northern Ireland it means a life lived without fear of violence and the hope of prosperity and friendship for the future. That commitment was not new to students in 1998. A quarter of a century before, student leaders from across Ireland and the UK came together to lay the […]
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Action needed to show zero tolerance for sexual violence and harassment in third level education

[…]in July and is part of the group putting together a proposal on the actions needed to tackle the issue among college and university students across Ireland. At that time, the Minister committed to holding the institutions to account on what they are doing about this issue and Thursday’s report reiterates how important it is that that happens. “As Sexual Experiences Survey report co-author, Dr Lorraine Burke, said at its launch: Ireland has the opportunity to take a stand on sexual violence and harassment, to make a difference in the lives of students, and to be a best practice role […]
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SUSI urges students to submit their student grant applications before the July 13th deadline

[…]use our online ‘grant eligibility reckoner’ where they can quickly, and easily, self-assess whether they may/may not be entitled to a student grant. Students are also encouraged to use their own SUSI ‘online application trackers’, where they can track the progress of their applications and confirm that documentation has been received without having to contact SUSI […]
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Students’ deportation order and hunger strike ‘explicitly demonstrate why the Direct Provision system must be ended’

[…]after four years living in Direct Provision in Ireland – in the midst of a global pandemic. The news of the deportation order comes in the week that residents of Caheersiveen Direct Provision centre have undertaken a hunger strike in protest at the conditions in their residence. All at USI offer our full solidarity to the 32 people taking the action due to complaints about issues, including the rationing of food and water, not being taken seriously. The USI calls on Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee to immediately halt the deportation of the two students who faced prosecution and violence […]
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USI Launches Seminar Series on ‘Women in Society’

[…]opportunity for students to hear from successful women who are in leadership positions and to ask them about their experiences. Needless to say, the seminars are open to everyone, regardless of gender.” Sian Cowman, Auditor of UCC Feminist Society, said that the society was honoured to host this event: “The importance of opening up a space for discussion of gender equality in our society cannot be underestimated. The issue of under-representation of women in media, politics and the higher echelons of business is a conversation that badly needs to happen, especially amongst young people. The calibre of the speakers at […]
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New USI Executive hosts Students’ Union Training for 2020-2021

[…]running in its first fortnight in office. With cross-over weeks and induction training done for the new executive, Wednesday (July 15) saw the start of the annual Students’ Union Training for SU officers from member organisations all across the island. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic public health measures, this year’s SUT takes place online, but the same extensive training programme remains in place. USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick said: “We’re delighted that we’ve been able to move this event online and we hope everybody is excited and will take plenty away from it. The training covers areas such as […]
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Harmon hails student role in historic marriage equality victory

[…]come in Ireland.  It is not only a historic occasion but a sign to ourselves and to the rest of the world of a new Ireland – one of inclusivity, equality and generosity of spirit.” Ms Harmon said that the late surge in voter registrations with nearly 28,000 new voters signed up through the USI initiative, and with 90% of students in favour combined with the high turn-out among young voters, was a key factor in the success of the Yes campaign “ “In October 2014 we embarked on a focused Voter Registration promotion and continued this process into 2015 […]
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The Week in USI Feb 4th – 10th, 2017

[…]finalised with the HSE, Think Contraception, Health Ireland and other partners on SHAG 17 before the campaign was set to launch. Vice President for Equality and Citizenship travelled to Brussels to a European Students’ Union (ESU) seminar on refugees and higher education. Watch our video for the USI elections […]

USI statement on the situation in Palestine

[…]which has continued to escalate in recent times. As stated time and time again by USI and many others, the international community has stood by and allowed the persecution of the Palestinian people and the upholding of an apartheid system by the occupying state of Israel for decades, to a point that is unbearable. USI stands with the people of Palestine and reaffirms its position in favour of a peaceful resistance against that apartheid and occupation, and will continue to mobilise against Israel’s international war crimes and acts of genocide against the 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza. We call on […]

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