[…]on-campus, and affordable student accommodation, but said he did not have the power over the finances to make these changes. USI Vice President for Campaigns, Zaid Al-Barghouthi said: “USI notes the election of Simon Harris as Taoiseach today, and while we will continue to call for an immediate general election, we will be watching closely to see where the new Taoiseach’s priorities lie when it comes to higher education in Ireland. It is time for Taoiseach Harris to put the Government’s money where its mouth is in relation to student issues. Beyond urgent action is needed on the student accommodation […]
[…]issues of zero-hour contracts and ‘If and When’ contracts. You can read the submisison here. In the period from 2007 to 2014 the student contribution fee increased by 363% from €825 to €3000, rents have increased across the country, and on top of this it is costing students over €11,160 a year to get their degrees. Students typically work in low paid jobs with the prime motivation for students to work in low-paid jobs largely attributed to the cost of higher education and student debt. €11.50 an hour can make a big difference for students working throughout college to get […]
[…]revealed that Ireland has the fifth highest rate of drug-related deaths among under 25-year-olds in the European Union. “We are urging students not to take unknown substances, or any substances from people they don’t know,” Annie Hoey, USI President, said. “Festivals are a great chance to enjoy music, art and culture with friends and while many young people drink or use substances at these events, we are advising students to stay away from any substances they don’t know the origin or make-up of. If young people choose to use drugs, we are urging them to never mix substances. Alcohol, illegal […]
[…]a three-year plan to abolish fees, with a €1,000 reduction made last year and the same again in the next two budgets. And while no changes were made to the Student Contribution Charge in Budget 2022, USI would welcome a €1,000 reduction to the fee in this year’s Budget, as reported in today’s media. USI President, Clare Austick said: “We know that Minister Harris has agreed with us that the Student Contribution fee, which is currently the highest in the EU, is too high and that it prevents many people from accessing higher education and that that needs to change. […]
[…]Unions who aided in its development and we also extend our gratitude to Headstrong – The National Centre for Youth Mental Health, See Change, 3TS – Turn The Tide of Suicide and Student Sport Ireland for their valuable input. Denise McCarthy, USI Deputy President/VP for Welfare 2013/14 said: “It is with great pleasure and hope that I present the USI Mental Health Strategy 2014-2017 ‘More Talk, More Action’. It was an honour to lead the development of this strategy. I would like to take this opportunity to thank member Students’ Union Officers and various mental health organisations for their support, input and dedication in developing and […]
