[…]charge, have only served to disincentivise our youth from attaining a third level education. Today’s statistics are the result of these cuts. USI President John Logue said: “Young people are not looking for an easy way out of the employment crisis. They realise they will have to work harder than before with less to show for it. However, every crisis has a tipping point and ours is the growing sense of despair among young people in Ireland- a lack of confidence and pride not seen since the 1980’s. If we don’t act quickly and decisively to tackle youth unemployment in this […]
[…]must be made a priority by Government as attending third level becomes a further financial struggle or not even an option for many people in Ireland, says USI President, Clare Austick. Clare said: “We know going to college is extremely expensive in Ireland, with us having the highest fees in the EU, and these costs have been left to rise and rise in recent years. It was a huge challenge before COVID and now it is a crisis for many students and families. The figures published today are completely untenable. We cannot expect students or families to find this kind […]
[…]secure employment, taking vital skills with them. Initiatives like the Youth Guarantee scheme are crucial to tackling youth unemployment in Ireland, but they need substantial investment. Emigration is not a fix for this crisis. Ireland’s youth want the opportunity to work and to contribute to the economic recovery of our nation. USI is calling on the Government to find real solutions to this very real problem.” Attempts to link the Back to Education Allowance closer to the employment market are welcome, and the National Skills Map recently proposed by USI, ICTU and ISSU could be utilised in order to do this. […]
UCDSU, UCD LGBT and USI gathered earlier today outside the Department of an Taoiseach for a Rainbow Wedding ceremony. The ceremony was organised to send a message to the Taoiseach – that students of Ireland want marriage equality for LGBT people. Thanks to all who volunteered and attended, including representatives from TCDSU. Photos by Conor […]
[…]SIPTU support services in relation to issues in the workplace. The organisations will also jointly run a ‘Rights at Work’ campaign.” USI Deputy President and Vice President for Campaigns, Michelle Byrne, said: “Students are the workers of today and tomorrow. Many are putting themselves through higher education by working part time jobs and once graduated all will continue into the workforce. It is important that students understand the benefits of the partnership between USI and SIPTU. All students who are members of Students Unions who are affiliated with USI will gain access to the benefits of SIPTU membership. “Students and […]
