[…]available to them, however they feel like their problems are not serious enough to warrant using them or they feel guilty about adding to waiting lines in cases that they deem more important than their own. That is why we have created the ReCharge campaign, the idea of the campaign is to relate our own energy levels to that of a full battery – you can ReCharge yourself when you’re feeling low, but you are also valued when you are not at 100%.” On behalf of the state, Minister Jim Daly, Minister with special responsibility for mental health thanked the […]
[…]from mainstream television programmes. And what’s more, people in Ireland who used a condom when they lost their virginity were three times more likely to have never experienced an unplanned pregnancy. This result is far higher (1.5 times more likely) than the global average. More than 1 in 5 Irish felt loved when they first had sex and 19 per cent were emotionally prepared for it, while 20 per cent were pleased to have lost their virginity. SHAG Fortnight Roadshow: 11th Feb – UCD (Official Launch) 13th Feb – Athlone IT 14th Feb – GMIT 18th Feb – DIT (Bolton […]
[…]level education. Third level education is unaffordable and our universities are slipping down on the QS World University Rankings. The loan scheme option put forward in the Cassells report is unsustainable. It will increase emigration, saddle young people with a mortgage-modelled debt and deter mature and part-time students from applying to college. “America’s student loan debt ($1tn+) is greater in value than the combined economies of Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia. In other words, American students owe the combined value of all transactions in those countries in a year. 70% of the 2015 college graduates in the UK are not expected […]
[…]process.” However, while these elements are explored and finalised, Lorna explained that she and the rest of the National Executive are using the time to talk to as many student representatives as possible. She explained: “We are engaged in a number of national spheres, but we are also making sure that we are fully in tune with what is going on in relation to campuses all over Ireland. We have rolled out several initiatives, but we want to make sure we are supporting local initiatives too. So much is being done for students by their SUs on a local level, […]
[…]college courses is vital. “There are many students who have not received the choice they wanted today. The increase in points through the CAO again shows the issues with the current competition-based system. Due to the extraordinary circumstances of this year, the Leaving Certificate results and the CAO offers were even more to the forefront of people’s minds in the recent weeks than in previous years. The current Leaving Certificate and CAO model is unfair, and focus must be placed on reforming this system. “Our advice to students is to take time to consider your options and don’t feel pressured […]
