[…]expect students to be able to afford this, and have on countless occasions lobbied TD’s and Senators to alleviate these costs through the implementation of publicly funded higher education, building affordable accommodation and adequate rental protection legislation. As part of the ongoing campaign to ‘Break the Barriers’ to higher education, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) are highlighting the barriers that still remain for students as we head into this festive period. Many doors are still shut for students who are trying to access education, locking them out of their right to a third level education. This December, many […]
[…]for every current affairs programme. It makes a mockery of the possibility of free speech if, in order to have someone discuss LGBT equal rights issues, someone else must be found to say that LGBT people deserve less than equality. USI worries that the ruling of the BAI could hand the power of veto and censorship to those opposed to equal marriage – by simply operating as a cartel to refuse appearances, anti-equality organisations could prevent the arguments for equal marriage even being heard, let alone debated. This ruling places unncessary restrictions on the right of individuals to express their […]
[…]civil society campaign, Together For Yes, to remove the Eighth Amendment from the Constitution in order to protect women’s safety, health and wellbeing. In the coming months, USI will also be registering thousands of students to vote ahead of the proposed date of May 25th. Speaking about the launch, USI President Michael Kerrigan said, “Students are behind this campaign, and are willing to show compassion by voting ‘Yes’ so people can make personal and private decisions without the fear of being charged as criminals. We must remove the Eighth Amendment, and we must accommodate students to vote. Students are overwhelmingly […]
[…]rates, as is appropriate and as apply. “So the Household Charge question was added in order to facilitate Clare County Council’s information-gathering about who has actually complied with what is a requirement to pay the Household Charge. And I understand that Clare County Council also felt it appropriate to emphasise that the Household Charge is funding local services and local facilities for people in Co Clare. “And, as you’re aware, it’s unfair that Neighbour One can say: ‘I’ve paid my charge but you didn’t pay yours and you think you can get away with it’. “I might say to you […]
[…]groups may be set up by Governance Committee as needed with the approval of National Council. In order to fulfill its responsibilities, Governance Committee undertakes the tasks detailed in the Constitution and Handbook. Key responsibilities include: 1. Implementing good governance practice 2. Managing finances 3. Managing Human Resources 4. Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements 5. Managing risk 6. Working […]
[…]Germany) To be in with a chance of winning the prize, simply fill in the form below and use the button below to like this page on Facebook. At 11.30am on Wednesday 6th March, we’ll randomly select two star prize winners, who must both be current student members of the Union of Students in Ireland. We’ll confirm student status before awarding the prizes. We’ll also select five other winners, each of whom will receive Meteor call credit vouchers. [easy_contact_forms […]
[…]there is effective communication between local authorities and community mental health teams, in order to prevent homelessness. 4. Passing a Council resolution stating that in its work, the Council will seek to promote mental health and well-being among the whole local population. To get involved and join the campaign click here Join the conversation: […]
[…]as sponsoring other worthy Student Start up events such as the Student Summit.” “In order to stay innovative and creative we need to work around areas that are linked to our highest values.” Motivation coach Pat Divilly said, “In the same way each individual has a different fingerprint we’ve all got a different list of values. I think as we get older many fall in to the trap of moving into areas that don’t fulfil them in order to find ‘security’ in a job. When they neglect their highest values they become frustrated, unfulfilled and lacking purpose. Innovation comes […]
[…]not support it.” Mr Kerrigan went on to say, “We have a number of key amendments which need to pass in order for this bill to be inclusive of the student voice. The definition of Students’ Union (Amendment 11) needs to be amended to protect SU Autonomy. Secondly, student representation on Governing Body (Amendment 48) and student representation on Academic Council (Amendment 56) must pass to ensure students are fairly represented at the very beginning of a Technological University.” The Union have also expressed concern over the Department of Education and Skills amendment which would see the size of the […]
[…]tasked by and accountable and answerable to the President and the Chair of Finance Committee. In order to ensure staff and USI financial resources are directed solely to furthering the policies and priorities of USI, and to ensure that all candidates in elections understand and appreciate the electoral neutrality of USI staff, two periods of increasingly strict purdah will be applied. The following rules will come into effect immediately: From 16/01/2015 until the date of close of nominations all expenses claims for all USI officers will be scrutinised to ensure that no expenses are paid where the purpose of a […]
