[…]a day until the 26th February to students who use the hashtag #VoterMotor on Twitter and Facebook. A spokesperson for Iarnród Éireann said: “We offer heavily discounted student fares on all our services to students and with free WiFi onboard students can work or relax while the travel. Students are a very important group within society and it is important that their voice is […]
[…]many thought the problems facing third level students would, for the first time, be prioritised by Government. Unfortunately, the main issues facing most students are still largely unresolved. “The student accommodation crisis is probably the worst it has ever been. Many students are facing a year of lengthy commutes as there are simply not enough beds to house the number of students that require them. Investment in higher education is an investment in the future of Ireland. Government investment in Higher Education is one thing, but students need to see it in their pocket too.” USI Vice President for Campaigns, Ross Boyd, said: “Access to education should not be limited to those who […]
[…]already facing difficulties, with all 3,000 purpose-built student beds in the city now booked out for the coming academic year. USI is calling on government to urgently make provision for student accommodation in the capital and campus towns. Rents across Ireland are rising, but rises are particularly pronounced in Dublin, where there is a 13% increase in on-campus rental prices. A report by the Higher Education Authority released earlier this week highlighted high levels of drop-outs, particularly from students reliant on the student grant. Rental availability is known to be a key factor in […]
