[…]in a national survey to gain further insight into the current situation facing student teachers today and issues faced by graduates. The unions will be seeking a meeting with Minister for Education Richard Bruton to discuss how the Department for Education and Skills can support student teachers on […]
[…]Austerity has taken its toll on almost every group in society. The impact of harsh and often brutal cuts must be accepted and those responsible must now ensure that it is our most vulnerable who see the fruits of our recovery. In the past two years alone, USI has registered 80,000 new students to vote. USI and Students Unions will be making sure that young people vote in the next election.” “Young people want candidates and political parties to demonstrate leadership that befits the positions they seek and to map out a clear path to a strong, sustainable future.” Annie […]
[…]over 8,301 in 2013. We lost a decade worth of home building after the crash of 2008 and the construction industry was in ruins with over 160,000 jobs lost. “Eleven months into the implementation of Rebuilding Ireland there is strong evidence that the focus on increasing and accelerating supply is starting to work, with planning permissions and commencement notices both up. “Today, as part of the Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan, I am launching the first National Student Accommodation Strategy. “Since the publication of Rebuilding Ireland last year, 1,117 new student bed spaces have been completed and a further 5,000 are […]
[…]Students in Ireland statement 17.02.21 The Union of Students in Ireland supports the bill launched today which seeks to ban gambling advertising, and the union is calling on the Government to act on its Programme for Government commitments in relation to gambling. The Labour Party bill, launched by Senator Mark Wall, is seeking to disconnect sport and other entertainment from gambling by preventing gambling from being advertised on television and online. USI supports this aim and says action is badly needed in this area, as many people – particularly young people who have grown up with such advertising constantly shown […]
[…]of Students in Ireland has congratulated Leaving Certificate students on receiving their results. Today is a milestone in the lives of these students and USI hopes that they have received results that will see them enter third level education. USI President John Logue said: “No matter how happy or disappointed you are with your results, you have just gotten through one of the toughest periods in your life. CAO offers will not be released until Monday and with treads and student numbers changing, predicting points is far from an exact science. Take these few days to celebrate (safely), relax and […]
