[…]in Ireland (USI) This morning, a young man named Patrick Kelleher wrote a column for thejournal.ie on the in-betweeners. The students who don’t qualify for the grant yet can’t afford the ever-increasing Student Contribution Charge (SCC). Patrick has just completed his Leaving Cert and is currently trying to find a way to pay for the SCC, which now stands at €2,250. Both his parents are working, his mother has three jobs, and yet they still can’t gather the €5,000 necessary to send both Patrick and his sister to college this September. His argument is simple and it’s one that USI […]
[…]must recount their experience of abuse, whether a complaining student can have someone speak on their behalf, whether the complaining student must face their accused, giving fair warning to the complaining student of exactly when the accused will be notified of the case against them and so on. A support worker should be assigned to assist students who are taking a complaint through the disciplinary process. This role of the worker should include helping students to write and edit complaints and appeals; assisting students to compile supporting documentation; accompanying students to disciplinary hearings; assisting students in communicating with the disciplinary […]
[…]the student movements of Ireland and Britain united in Northern Ireland to provide representation and responsible leadership for students irrespective of their religion, politics or allegiance. Our vision of diverse people, united for their common good is as strong and bright today as it was then. Our unique bond across borders and spanning the Irish Sea is proof that differences and unity of purpose can co-exist – and so we have hope for a better future.” “Students in Northern Ireland and across these islands are united in their call to make the Assembly election about the future. Parties must […]
[…] Only 3% of the Irish population give blood, providing blood for a population of over 4 million Only 5% of the Irish population eligible to give blood do so USI Congress further Notes: That many other countries and states, such as recently the United States of America, have changed their policy regarding the donation of blood by MSM donors. Sexual orientation screening negates the possibility of many potential blood donors based on outdated evidence and research. USI Congress Affirms: Where possible it is best to use existing evidence and research to inform decisions and stances upon issues. 15 NA […]