[…]to my body in the case of my passing. And because they respect my bodily autonomy I know I can trust them to fulfil my wishes. And I know that even if I hadn’t shared it with them that they would make the best decision for me as I trust them to know and respect my needs. However, a recent case in Ireland makes it quite clear that respect for a person’s bodily autonomy, in this particular case a woman’s, is not always protected. Keeping a woman on life support because of a lack of clarity in relation to the […]
[…]Kevin Donoghue, USI President The Union of Students in Ireland today said the amendment to the Employment Equality Bill is progressive in equality, dignity and inclusion. Before yesterday, the 2nd of December, teachers and medics at religious institutions could be dismissed if their sexuality conflicted with the religious ethos of the school or hospital. The Employment Equality Bill (Miscellaneous Provisions) 2013, the new law to amend the controversial Section 37 provisions, came into effect yesterday on the 2nd of December, meaning teachers and medical staff won’t fear adverse treatment as a result of being open about their sexuality in the […]
[…]employees are represented by a legally recognised union, we are committed to establishing a constructive dialogue with their freely chosen representatives. The company is committed to bargaining in good faith with such representatives.’ The company are clearly in breach of their own human rights policy by failing to engage in collective bargaining with SIPTU and its members. There has been serious escalations in Trade Union activity due to the blocking of unionising rights for workers in both the Ballina Breweries and in the UK. On the 12th of March, National Union of Students in the UK (NUS UK) wrote to […]
[…]and those responsible must now ensure that it is our most vulnerable who are the first to see the fruits of our recovery. No party who has served in government in the last generation can abdicate responsibility for the situation we are now in. However young people and students are not interested in political point scoring and the tit-for-tat remarks that dominate our political conversations. Young people want candidates and political parties to demonstrate kind of leadership that befits the positions they seek and to map out a clear path to strong, sustainable future. The Union of Students in Ireland […]
[…]If young people choose to use drugs, we are urging them to never mix substances. Alcohol, illegal drugs and prescribed drugs can all interact dangerously with each other.” USI is advising students to rehydrate with water or isotonic drinks regularly, but not to drink more than one pint per hour. “If you, or anyone you are with, at Electric Picnic has a bad reaction to any drink or substance, bring them to the emergency services on-site as soon as possible.” Hoey […]
