[…]21 years of inaction. And while we urge the Government to pass this legislation we must never forget that for many women it comes too little too late. We stand in solidarity with the 12 women who travel every day to the UK for terminations, these women who are made to feel ashamed for exercising control of their own reproductive rights. Well, the shame is not theirs. This is our nation’s shame. This is our nation’s failure. That failure belongs to all of us. The shame is that even today no progress has been made, that today we see the […]
[…]invite them to share at their own pace. They will text back and forth, only sharing what they feel comfortable with. By asking questions, listening to them and responding with support, the volunteers will help students sort through their feelings until they feel they are now in a calm, safe place. Students may be provided with some signposting to other services offered by our partner organisations, so that you can continue to get support. Our text message support service could help with urgent issues such as: Suicidal thoughts Abuse or assault Self-harm Bullying Relationship breakdown Text USI to 086 1800 […]
[…]is provided on all available financial supports for students. USI strives to make college as affordable as possible for its members and this guide will help students and their families get through college despite increasing fees and grant cuts.” Karen O’Leary, Director of Public Awareness and Financial Education at the National Consumer Agency said: “This is an exciting time for many students, but it also brings real financial challenges for young people and their families. For many students who may be moving away from home for the first time, this guide is an invaluable resource, helping with budgeting, paying […]
[…]with verbal fluency achieved through submersion by time spent in the gaeltacht.” The Common European Framework for Languages (CEF) provided a guideline as to the proficiency of language learners across Europe which emphasised the importance of the oral side of a language to improving fluency. USI said the changes in the leaving certificate in giving a higher emphasis and ratio in the examination process on the spoken word and the changes in the teaching structure are going in the right direction but need to be improved to be a more attractive subject to students. “While Irish students across […]
