The local and European elections are just weeks away and the clock is ticking on the deadline the for inclusion on the supplementary register of electors (4 days away, Tuesday May 6th 2014). It is vital that young people ensure they are eligible to cast a ballot on Friday, May 23rd. Remember: It is a bank holiday this weekend so your local authority will be closed on Monday, May 5th. Below are the steps on how to get registered: Download the RFA2 form to fill out if you want to register to vote by clicking on either link below and saving. […]
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The Union of Students in Ireland has today released an update to the homes.usi.ie website, which connects students to spare rooms across the country. Home owners can benefit from a tax free €12,000 ‘rent-a-room relief’ if they take on a lodger. Speaking as the site was released, USI President Kevin Donoghue was keen to stress the benefits of the system. “This site is designed to provide quality, affordable accommodation to students while easing the stress on the rental market as a whole. It will also help families who are struggling to make ends meet.” Donoghue made clear that, whilst the […]
Buy, Donate, Enjoy with Deal Effect Deal Effect is a fundraising platform and will soon offer daily student deals through email and social media every day. USI is one of the proud founding members of DealEffect.ie. Sign up and soon you will get great deals and donate 11% to USI and the Student Union of your choice. Be part of the buy to help revolution and get involved now by registering on www.dealeffect.ie Did you know that in the first half of 2013 there was €27 million spent on online daily deals in Ireland? If you were to take away 11% of that it […]
27 June 2016 Statement from Irish universities about UK Students and Fees: “In the period of uncertainty following the recent UK referendum to leave the European Union, the Irish universities collectively wish to reassure all UK students currently enrolled in an Irish university that they will continue to enjoy the same conditions as other EU students regarding fees and contributions, for the duration of their degree. The Irish universities also confirm that UK applicants planning to enter an Irish university in 2016 will likewise enjoy these same conditions as other EU students for the duration of their degree. As previously […]
