[…]Julian de Spáinn, spokesperson for Conradh na Gaeilge, said “Gaelscoileanna offer this form of education and we believe that there should be more Gaelscoileanna established to satisfy parent demand for this form of education as there is plenty of evidence that supply is in no way meeting the […]
[…]the invite. It’s also an honour to be in the company of such an accomplished panel and the Minister for Justice and Equality. As a proud Cork woman myself, I’ll be casting my Yes vote in Cork North West, in Baile Bhúirne. It might sound biased but it’s true that I’ve always found Cork people to have a great sense of fairness and fair play about them and it’s no wonder that there is a huge hub of activism and culture here in Cork and the city itself when it comes to LGBT rights. It also happens to be home […]
[…]Ireland. Home owners in areas such as Dublin, Galway, Cork, Limerick, Waterford will receive information in the post in the coming days in the form of a leaflet outlining the easy steps they can take to register their spare room. Speaking about ’Homes for Study’, USI President Siona Cahill said: “Digs are becoming a real affordable and viable alternative accommodation because of the rising cost of living in the private rental sector, and on campuses. We want to match students with a home to study in, and house as many students as possible as a quick and short term solution […]
[…]The guide includes tips on internet etiquette, advice on how to deal with cyberbullying and information on support services that are available to young people who become victim to it. Download the Guide here. Denise McCarthy, Vice President for Welfare said: “Social media is designed to bring people together, but when it’s used to exclude and target people the effects can be devastating. Welfare officers around the country report an increasing number of students citing incidents of harassment and online abuse. Many students are unaware of the support services available to them and how to go about reporting it. USI, […]
[…]and grant cuts being planned by the government will be left with significantly reduced disposable income, which will have a direct effect on local businesses in Cork. This issue will be discussed Thursday evening at USI’s Public Meeting on the Cost of College. The meeting will take place at 8pm in The Imperial Hotel and all students, parents and local business owners are invited. Fine Gael TD Jerry Buttimer has confirmed that he will attend. There are currently 12,578 undergraduate students attending UCC and 6,000 in CIT. 26.2% (3,295) of students in UCC are receiving a maintenance grant while the […]
