[…]media was flooded with statements and photos from Ireland’s far flung youth supporting same-same marriage, and getting planes, trains and automobiles to have their vote, and their voice, heard. The power and weight of the young vote was undeniable and written into Irish history when it reformed the justice system – now, same-sex marriage is legal. We have come so far but we still have a long way to go. The role of the youth in 1916 was primarily disruption. Today, their role is still disruption but a different kind – instead of focusing on freedom of country from foreign […]
[…]to deliver a reduction in the Student Contribution Charge of at least €250. Research shows income-contingent loans would cost €10bn over 12 years. The financial strain of college and the effects of student debt spans across all communities and groups including parents, children, staff and teachers – not just students. America’s student loan debt ($1tn+) is greater in value than the combined economies of Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia. With 10 of 14 Institutes of Technology in serious financial difficulty, using student debt to plug this gap will see our institutions collapse. There is a need for additional annual funding of €600 […]
[…]states Hoey. The strategy proposes measures for revising minimum standards and suggest rolling-out an inspection programme. The already existing minimum standards seem to be very extensive, and yet they had not been followed by the landlords. Even with increased inspections, only 25% of tenancies will be monitored by 2021. Unfortunately none of those actions ensure how will the execution of the new regulations be ensured. USI believes that a national Deposit Protection Scheme is the only way to effectively protect deposits. ‘This has been a talk about deposit retention scheme for a number of years now Therefore, we urge the […]
[…]states Hoey. The strategy proposes measures for revising minimum standards and suggest rolling-out an inspection programme. The already existing minimum standards seem to be very extensive, and yet they had not been followed by the landlords. Even with increased inspections, only 25% of tenancies will be monitored by 2021. Unfortunately none of those actions ensure how will the execution of the new regulations be ensured. USI believes that a national Deposit Protection Scheme is the only way to effectively protect deposits. ‘This has been a talk about deposit retention scheme for a number of years now Therefore, we urge the […]
[…]year it is the first time in Irish history that USI can legally provide all-options unplanned pregnancy information to our members through HSE MyOptions, after 35 years of student activism for pro-choice healthcare in Ireland. USI will strive to ensure each student reached throughout this campaign will be given legal and responsible information on how to access abortion care, should they need it.” “USI are heavily weighting the campaign on consent education,, through our SHAG Packs and rollout of consent workshops. It’s also important that every student who’s sexually active looks after their own sexual health. This means getting […]
[…]year it is the first time in Irish history that USI can legally provide all-options unplanned pregnancy information to our members through HSE MyOptions, after 35 years of student activism for pro-choice healthcare in Ireland. USI will strive to ensure each student reached throughout this campaign will be given legal and responsible information on how to access abortion care, should they need it.” “USI are heavily weighting the campaign on consent education,, through our SHAG Packs and rollout of consent workshops. It’s also important that every student who’s sexually active looks after their own sexual health. This means getting […]
[…]and to research the various ways to promote minority languages among students. Repeals IL 19-7 2021 GAE 6: Páipéar Seasaimh ar an nGaeilge sa Chóras Oideachais // Position Paper on Irish in the Education System Molta ag an Leas-Uachtarán don Ghaeilge Glacann an Chomhdháil Le Páipéar Seasaimh AMLÉ ar Oideachas na Gaeilge Congress adopts The USI Position Paper on Irish in the Education System Aisghaireann / Repeals: 20 GAE 1, 20 GAE 5, 20 GAE 6, IL 19-4, 2018 IL 5 2021 GAE 7: Suirbhé le haghaidh Modúilgaeilge / Survey for Irish module Proposed By NUI Galway Students’ Union Aithníonn […]
[…]low remuneration levels and poor working and immigration conditions. We need a fair, open and high-quality research agency that caters for the needs of our society. What we do not need from the Government is a two-tier system for international researchers that hinders Ireland’s attractiveness to research and innovation. USI welcomes competition and collaboration in the sector. However, the sector has taken a corporate approach to teaching, research and innovation. This is problematic, as it will force third level institutions to become subservient to the needs of the market instead of focusing on social needs and challenges. Funding should be […]
[…]there are over 100 factories in the African continent that would be able to produce COVID-19 and other life-saving vaccines and ensure students in those countries could access vaccines. Congress Therefore Mandates The VP for Equality & Citizenship to lobby the government to call for a TRIPS waiver on COVID-19 vaccines and funding of the ACT-A accelerator, The VP should also lobby the minister to ensure Ireland meets its target of 0.7% of Gross National Income is spent on Official Development Aid to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. Congress also mandates The VP for Equality & Citizenship to work with […]
[…]parents, students who are pregnant and their partners. 2021 WEL 8: USI Health Promotion Strategy 2021-2024 Proposed by the USI Vice President for Welfare Congress notes: The importance of having a streamlined health promotion strategy plan for USI as it provides a sense of direction and outlines measurable goals for the Vice President Welfare and USI to achieve and evaluate. Congress mandates: The adoption of the USI Health Promotion Strategy 2021-2024. Congress further mandates: The Vice President for Welfare to review the strategy regularly to provide progress reports to members of National Council and update the strategy accordingly if deemed […]
