[…]agencies before April 2017, while only 29.8% had been offered permanent or part-time positions in the Irish public health service at that time. Of the 29.8% only 16.25% had been offered permanent contracts in Ireland at the time of the survey while 58.92% were considering moving to the private sector in Ireland. Mr Waugh continued to say, “USI’s own research released in 2016 found that 93% of student nurses and midwives consider emigrating with 73% stating payment as the core factor. Our new research shows that a student gains an average monthly income of €251 – €500 while their rent […]
[…]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 remove the Eighth Amendment for a more caring and compassionate Ireland. We have already registered over 18,000 students in semester […]
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[…]about mental health with the help of former rugby star and mental health advocate Alan Quinlan in the National College of Ireland (NCI) at 11am. In partnership with Lyons Tea, See Change and St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, thousands of ‘Chats for Change’ packs will be distributed across college campuses nationwide. The ‘Chats for Change’ packs include two teabags and an innovative banner pen with tips on how to spark the conversation around mental health and contacts for useful support services. The pack encourages students to make time and space to chat about their mental health while enjoying a cup of Lyons tea. The ‘More […]
[…]the human resources of the Union Responsible for drafting annual budget in consultation with Finance Committee Reporting work of the Union to National Council and Congress Chairs the Presidents’ Working Group at National Council. Vice President for Academic Affairs: Policy officer with anything related to the area of Education Supports and works closely alongside Education Officers in Students’ Unions across the country. Works with the Vice President for Campaigns and other members of the Executive Team to roll out Education campaigns such as Class Rep campaigns, and Exam Destress. Leads USI’s International Affairs work, organizing and leading delegations to meetings […]
