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 […]
[…]days before Ibrahim’s 20th birthday (he was 17 when he was first imprisoned), USI will be running a #FreeIbrahim campaign in campuses across Ireland. Please take a picture of yourself with a ‘Happy Birthday Ibrahim’ postcard, share it on social media, sign it, attach a stamp to it and send it to the Irish Embassy (address is printed on the back) to call for Ibrahim’s immediate and unconditional release. USI standS in solidarity with Ibrahim because… Ibrahim Halawa is a 19 year old Irish citizen imprisoned for taking refuge in Egypt. He is an Amnesty International Prisoner of Conscience. He […]
[…]a delegation co-ordinator (either within the SU or the LGBT+ Society at your SU) you can register today to begin the process. Register […]
[…]of Ireland, and come July 1st I will be reaching out to organisations and policy makers who share our goals. More importantly, I want to reach out to those who do not share our vision, yet, for an accessible education system in a bid to bring people on side.” The newly USI Officer Board for 2018-19 is as follows: President – Síona Cahill (Originally Maynooth Students’ Union, presently USI Officer Board) Vice President for Campaigns – Michelle Byrne (Originally Waterford IT Students’ Union, presently USI Officer Board) Vice President for Academic Affairs – Oisín Hassan (Originally Queens University Belfast Students’ […]
