[…]and the effects can be catastrophic for some people. Copies of the new posters area available on www.drugs.ie It is important to remember that if you have physical or mental health problems such as epilepsy, heart problems, asthma, depression, panic or anxiety attacks drug use is more risky. You are advised not to use. It’s always safer not to use illegal […]
[…]Assembly vote. The full polling deck is attached and more information can be found here: https://www.amnesty.ie/itstimepoll/ See USI’s presentation to the Citizens’ Assembly – […]
[…]right to access abortions in Ireland is very much a student issue. UK Department of Health statistics show that approximately one quarter of women who give Irish addresses when availing of abortion services in the UK are between the ages of 18-24. Irish women are more likely to receive surgical abortions. Surgical abortions are more invasive than medical abortions, which are available up to 9 weeks. The reason for this is a lack of information and also the time it takes to organise travelling to another country. This is a class issue. It costs at least €1,000 to travel to England from Ireland for […]
[…]abortion is still illegal in Ireland, even in the case of rape, incest, if there’s a risk to health or severe foetal impairment, is a violation of human rights. Repealing the 8th will restore these rights.” The result now means that UCCSU will actively engage in a local and national campaign to repeal the 8th amendment. Speaking at the count, James Upton, UCCSU Deputy President, said “this result mandates future campaigns to repeal the 8th amendment. We will now actively engage with this issue at all levels, as directed by student council.” Aidan Coffey, UCCSU President said “it’s important to […]
