[…]mental health difficulties in 2015 were readmitted within the year according to data released by the HSE. There were almost 13,100 admissions in 2015 and the readmission rate within 12 months was 66 per cent. USI praised Minister Simon Harris for reversing the €12million diversion from mental health services in Ireland. USI President Kevin Donoghue said putting the €12million back where it belongs is helping people who are most vulnerable in our society. “These figures outline the urgent need for an increase in funding to mental health services.” Kevin Donoghue, USI President, said. “While we welcome the restoration of the […]
[…]movement and LGBT Community in his native Cork and beyond. Dave addressed over 300 students as the opening speaker of USI LGBTI+ Pink Training last November, and spoke passionately about the building of support networks for people who were coming out or needed support of any kind. We have today opened an online book of condolences for those who cannot attend services for Dave in Cork, please feel free to add your thoughts. Sign the online book of condolences by clicking […]
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[…]has a role to play in ending femicide and all violence against women. USI remembers Ashling and the other 15 women who have been killed in Ireland since her death, and send our thoughts and wishes to their families and friends. USI Vice President for Welfare, Sarah Behan, called on Government to fully implement its Zero Tolerance Strategy on Violence Against Women, backed up with the necessary resources, immediately. Sarah said: “Every woman has a right to be, and feel, safe in their homes, relationships, and communities; and as a society we all have a role to play in ensuring […]
[…]has a role to play in ending femicide and all violence against women. USI remembers Ashling and the other 15 women who have been killed in Ireland since her death, and send our thoughts and wishes to their families and friends. USI Vice President for Welfare, Sarah Behan, called on Government to fully implement its Zero Tolerance Strategy on Violence Against Women, backed up with the necessary resources, immediately. Sarah said: “Every woman has a right to be, and feel, safe in their homes, relationships, and communities; and as a society we all have a role to play in ensuring […]
