[…]the likely future of third level funding if loan schemes are introduced in Ireland. Case Studies joining the National Demo: Jennifer Fee, DCU, General Nursing (Graduated): “I have just finished my nursing degree in August 2016. Due to financial difficulties in the duration of the last four years as a result of the course’s demands I have a €6,000 loan in my credit union account. This has mostly helped with paying for my accommodation so I could live off my part time job funding from 1st – 4th year supernumerary. Often with placement I would be working 5 long days […]
[…]politicians to ensure abortion reform is not lost in negotiations in forming a new government. Standing with travel suitcases and bags to represent the 12 women and teenagers who travel to Britain every day for abortions, their demand is that the seriousness of the situation and urgency for a referendum is not ignored. A recent Amnesty International and Red C Research & Markets poll found that 80% of people would vote yes if a referendum were held, and 87% of the public want access to abortion expanded. Every day for the next twelve weeks, 12 people will join the vigil […]
Targeted Cuts will be met with Targeted Voting […]
[…]also offers 3Ts TALKs on a variety of aspects of mental health and safeTALK Suicide Alertness training. safeTALK is a half-day alertness training that prepares people, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. 3Ts delivers this training free of charge to interested groups and organisations. USI hosts safeTALK training to Students’ Union Officers at various training events throughout the […]
[…]The project will provide ongoing advice and support to students via campaign messaging, training for student leaders and the development of workshops for students to be run out across the country in third level institutions. This project will run for 9 months. USI will be recruiting a full-time Mental health Project Manager. Applications for the role mentioned are already live. Candidates can apply for the job here: […]
