[…]for young people. NUS-USI and USI said that new border controls between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland could potentially damage years of progress in peace, economic and social relations between Ireland and the UK. “The European Union has consistently helped to shape a more stable, cohesive and prosperous society in Northern Ireland.” Fergal McFerran, NUS-USI President, said. “When students and young people go to the polls on Thursday I urge them to do so reflecting on the vast array of opportunities that our membership of the EU secures – not just for our generation, but for generations to […]
[…]Health, Education and Children’s Services Sectors including from central government Departments and the frontline. The National Taskforce on Youth Mental Health Reference Group includes Niall Breslin, Lust for Life (Co-Chair) and Emma Farrell, former youth advisor to Jigsaw (Co-Chair). Further information on the National Task Force on Youth Mental Health (including the Terms of Reference) Members of the Taskforce will be asked to contribute their time on a pro-bono, voluntary basis and will not receive salary or payment in relation to their role on the Taskforce. The first Reference Group meeting will be scheduled early in the process […]
[…]on a voluntary basis to USI employees. b. The phone will be answered with a greeting in Irish and inEnglish and the person taking the call will have, or be taught, enough Irish, to forward the call to another Officer, or member of staff. c. A certain amount of support will be afforded the V.P. Irish which will help them promote the Irish Language in an organised and continuous way, in the MO’s and in USI itself. This will done in part with other National Organisations insofar as is […]
[…]Committee is charged by the Comhairle Náisiúnta with the oversight of USI’s Governance structures, and USI’s continued journey towards compliance with best governance […]
[…]the problem. Together, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU), the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and the Irish Second Level Students’ Union (ISSU), have called for an end to the ‘lock-out’ of young people from the jobs market and proposed a range of measures to improve access to the workplace and enhance employment skills. The three organisations are seeking joint meetings with “all relevant government ministers and departments” on foot of the proposals. The measures are contained in a new, joint publication – Locked out? Investing in a Future for Youth – launched today at 11.30am, DIT Aungier Street. The […]
