[…]gender@welfare.ie (with the word “Submission” in the Subject line) Submissions should be returned not later than 5 February 2018 and should include the full name and address of the person making the submission and, where relevant, the name of the body or organisation represented. All submissions will be acknowledged and will be considered by the Review Group. The group will report to the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection on the consultation process. Those who make submissions may be invited to meet with representatives of the Review Group. It should be noted that submissions received, and reports of any further consultations undertaken with any parties in response to this request, will be subject to Freedom of Information legislation and may be published on the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection website. Contribute to the USI Submission If you are not comfortable submitting an individual submission to the process, or you would like to help shape the student submission, please contact Siona, the USI Vice President for Equality & Citizenship, to contribute to the Union of Students in Ireland […]
[…]all the challenges COVID-19 posed for them, students have demonstrated incredible leadership in running campaigns, advocating for their peers and raising money for charity. “Those nominated this year are fantastic ambassadors, not only for their colleges and the student body, but for Irish society.” Some 870 third-level teaching staff were also recognised at the event through the Teaching Hero Awards, ran in partnership by USI and the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning. The full list of SAAI winners is: Academic Representative of the Year (sponsored by QQI):Michael Upham, QUBSU Access Champion of the Year (sponsored by […]
[…]be removed from the register for that area. The amended Register of Electors is published on 1 February and comes into force on 15 February. What happens if I want to register after November 25th? After November 25th you will need to apply to be on the Supplemental Register of Electors. You must complete form RFA2 and have it stamped by a member of An Garda Siochana. You can make this application at any time, but in order to be included in the supplement used at an election, your application must be received by your local authority at least 15 […]
[…]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 the country are patriotic and proud of their native language, it is not as widely spoken across the Ireland as it should be,” Donoghue said, “Gaeilge is a vibrant expression of our unique national culture, history and identity. The most essential differentiating characteristics of a culture are oftentimes contained within its language. Gaeilge, therefore, plays a paramount, pivotal […]
