[…]SUs on plans to make venues safer for students and others, looking at actions such as further training for staff, monitors looking out for spiking and bag and person searches. USI Vice President for Welfare, Somhairle Brennan: “When the nightlife industry reopened, we saw a trend of spiking taking place on a national scale. This undoubtably caused some alarm and fear among students, other partygoers and those working in the industry. It is the responsibility of venues and clubs to work to keep their patrons safe and to build spaces that protect their partygoers. However, that should happen in conjunction […]
[…]USI President, said. “The campaign acknowledges higher education as a central function within the social, cultural and economic fabrics of Irish society. It recognises the contribution already made to the Irish economic growth and social development through the provision of publicly-funded higher education; promotes free higher education as a public good; calls for equality of access to higher education opportunities and the provision of clear progression routes to enable lifelong learning; and advocates for the resourcing of a higher education infrastructure which can best meet contemporary national and international challenges and demands.” Today, the Irish state funds 14 institutes of […]
Students across the country took to the streets of Dublin today (Saturday February 15th) at 2pm, alongside members of the public, to protest against the lack of support provided by the Government to the speakers of our First Official Language. Irish speaking students are furious about the lack of services provided by the Government through the medium of our native language; Irish. This is a breach of their fundamental and constitutional rights. “Language Rights are Human Rights” is the message being conveyed today. Vice President for the Irish Language of the Union of Students in Ireland, Feidhlim Seoighe: “This Government […]
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[…]spoke of how, like Irish society in general, the USI will have unprecedented battles to face in the year ahead. She said: “Over the past few days we have discussed the current crisis and referred to the issues that our members will face in the coming months. Breaking the barriers to accessing education has never been so important. The need for financial support for our members is clear. The uncertainty about the new year’s format is a major concern, but the executive team will ensure we do our all to represent students. As a movement, we cannot afford to become […]