[…]they seek and to map out a clear path to strong, sustainable future. The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) believe that education, from early years to post-doctorate, is not just a right but key to economic growth. As a nation we are particularly reliant on a highly educated workforce for growth. It is a major attraction for foreign direct investment coming into Ireland. A highly skilled and well-educated workforce is of a benefit to everyone in Irish society. Since the economic crash of 2008 our education system continues to be seriously under-funded. Against a backdrop of reduced household incomes, […]
[…]this number to rise. We’re not finished yet” says USI President The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) today announced that Students’ Unions all over Ireland have directly registered 26,979 new student voters in the in the lead up to the referendum to remove the Eighth Amendment. Speaking about the voter registration drives, USI President Michael Kerrigan said: “We’re not surprised to see so many new students registering to vote, it’s clear students want to vote on this issue. Our campaign is all about ensuring students are registered to vote and encouraging them to vote ‘Yes’ on May 25th to […]
[…]responsibility for Mental Health Jim Daly will be in to launch the +Connections Mental Health App and National student ‘Recharge’ Mental Health Week Photocall will include Minister, students, and HSE representative at 1pm The Union of Students in Ireland, with the support of the HSE, alongside Minister Jim Daly, Minister with special responsibility for mental health will be launching the ‘ReCharge’ mental health campaign and ‘+Connections’ mental health support app in University College Cork on November 12th. The ‘ReCharge’ campaign is a campaign to empower and encourage students to seek support and take time to recharge their mental health. USI […]
[…]the serious challenges facing third-level students, according to the Union of Students in Ireland. USI’s costed pre-budget submission, which sets out the significant and increasing costs incurred by students across Ireland, has been sent to every TD ahead of Budget 2025 and is published today on usi.ie. In the submission, USI says the Government has the chance to shape the future of this generation of students. Last year the USI pre-Budget campaign highlighted how the Government was expected to have a €65 billion surplus over three years, the majority of which it was set to put in a rainy-day fund while students are being forced […]
[…]at 12:45pm at Custom House Quay with stage. Speakers include: USI President Michael Kerrigan NUS-USI President Olivia Hughes-Potter Head of Education Division in IMPACT Gina O’Brien Second-level student Jane Hayes-Nally, IT Tallaght lecturer Dr Martin Marjoram Dublin-based parent Annette […]
