[…]local businesses, TDs, sports clubs and students to discuss the educational issues facing them in the coming months. Members of ITTSU (Institute of Tallaght Student Union) and USI (Union of Students in Ireland) are hosting the Community Engagement Day. Some key matters that will be openly discussed tomorrow will be the positive impact which students have on local business in Tallaght, and local TDs will speak about the issues facing the community as a whole. The main focus of the event is to show support for the most financially vulnerable families and members of the community. Glenn O’Brien, ITTSU President […]
[…]made to support systems including the re-introduction of post-graduate grants and an increase in the student assistance fund. Student accommodation is also a top priority “Third level has been hit disproportionately in the last number of years and students will be forced out of third level without an increase in supports. This, coupled with increasing student numbers, is making it harder to find and pay for accommodation all over Ireland,” said Donoghue. The pre-budget submission was been agreed amongst the 26 member colleges of USI and represents the focus of the organisations budgetary asks for the following […]
[…]is a direct attack on the concept of decent work. Many companies are abusing the system and undermining existing terms and conditions of employment in both their own company and their competitors. “When one employer receives free labour others must compete by either seeking the same free labour or else by driving down terms and conditions of employment for their workforce. In the worst case scenario, some businesses may close and full-time, decent jobs will be lost to this new wave of internships that are unsustainable in the long-term.” Joe O’Connor USI President said : “USI believes there is a need […]
[…]Liberties Belong To Irish Congress of Trade Unions outlined their frustration that people within the LGBT community in Northern Ireland can still not lawfully marry one another. “It is wholly unacceptable that, years after the introduction of equal marriage legislation in every other part of the UK and Ireland, same-sex couples north of the Border should continue to face discrimination.” Read more […]
[…]sure you’ve paid all due rent; do a meter reading and make sure you’ve left no outstanding bills as you leave; transfer utility bills or end your contracts; remove all your personal belongings; clean the property thoroughly; do a final inspection with the landlord/agent or take photos of the dwelling; return the keys; leave forwarding address. USI President Annie Hoey warned students to prepare to defend their own rights while moving out. “Moving out can be easy or hard. Landlords have an obligation in law to refund the deposit, but can make deductions for unpaid rent, other already-stated charges […]
