[…]was ‘inconsistent with the national skills policy’. Mr. Boland said the HEA did not advise the then-Minister for Education, Ruairí Quinn, on the issue of postgraduate grant cuts, but in his personal opinion the decision seemed at odds with the stated policy of the government to develop a smart economy. “Tom Boland’s statement in 2012 on cutting postgraduate maintenance grants outlines that the decision was made without fully thinking through the effects it would have on students and young people.” Leahy said. “Postgraduate qualifications have now become imperative for refining skills and abilities for many jobs, especially in a country […]
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[…]are delighted to be hosting the annual Students’ Union Training. We welcome all guests, be they the sabbatical officers from far and wide, or the guest speakers. It promises to be an exciting week, and a great start to a challenging year.” -ENDS- For more information, contact USI Media and Communications Executive, Ronan Costello, on 085-1164263 or email at […]
[…]according to the Union of Students in Ireland’s general election manifesto, which launches today. In the Student Manifesto, USI also calls for the next government to introduce free public transport for all students, abolish all third-level fees and decriminalise recreational drugs for personal use. With the general election expected to be called any time now, USI launches its manifesto at a media conference in Buswells Hotel, Dublin this morning (Monday, October 14). The policy areas included in the Student Manifesto are: Housing and Transport, Access to Education, Democracy and International Affairs, Student Wellbeing and Inclusion, and the Irish language. USI […]
[…]is a much-needed step towards improved conditions for postgraduates. However, it fails to address the other important issues that would provide decent working standards for our postgrads, who play a hugely important role in the advancement of Irish society and the […]
