[…]present ask “Senators: Which side are you on?” USI President Joe O’Connor said: “Today’s stunt shows the dismal situation that many young people are experiencing and just how separated our decision makers are from this reality. If this cut goes ahead, many highly skilled and highly qualified young people will be forced into emigration. The government needs to concentrate its efforts on the Youth Guarantee and creating job opportunities across various sectors, instead of choosing to punish the most vulnerable young people in our society. The Senators that many young people voted to retain in the recent Seanad Referendum need […]
[…]Union and Cuirt na Corribe, a private accommodation provider, which is taking place today. The campaign leading up to this point has become known as the “Cuirt Shakedown”. The dispute centres on a rent increase of 18%, well above the limit for rent pressure zones in which Cuirt na Corribe lies. Cuirt na Corribe intends to assert that the agreements they have with students residing on site are licencee agreements, which would exempt them from the need to comply with the mandatory 4% cap on rent rises. The Union of Students in Ireland supports the claim that student accommodation should […]
[…]alert the Gardaí or your Students’ Union right away. It is always better to be safe. Don’t rush into any arrangement that looks too good to be true.” The union is also advising students not to hand over money until they receive they keys, and the tenancy begins. Websites like Daft.ie are useful for renting, Students’ Union Facebook groups or free websites like homes.usi.ie for digs can be a reliable source to find accommodation […]
[…]and develop the Map. The Map will require exact positioning of services and will be connected to google maps/or have an alternative direction system. It will be required to be embedded on both USI website and an app USI are currently developing. Information on upkeep will need to be accessible and available to USI. Timeline This project will be required to be completed by Friday the 17th of August 2018. Budget and payment The budget for this project is between €500- 700. 50% of payment will be made on selection with the final 50% paid on completion. Ownership of material […]
