[…]Klovaite, who’s studying at Maynooth University. All entrants had to do was complete the USI National Student Accommodation Survey to enter. The winner was then selected at random from the entries to the competition, using a random selection formula. Well done Giedre, and enjoy Forbidden […]
[…]for third level education is the government putting barriers to the futures and potential of thousands of students. There are some positives in the Budget but the funding is still inadequate and won’t solve the rotating problems currently in third level education, which are largely funding-based.” USI will be staging a national demonstration in favour of publicly-funded education on the 19th October calling on the government to invest in publicly-funded education. The demonstration will be supported by almost 2 million union members from national unions including the INMO, The National Parents Council PostPrimary, NYCI (National Youth Council of Ireland), EQUATE, […]
[…]who simply did not understand their rights and responsibilities. The RTB believe open, continuous and respectful communication is key to a positive tenancy. Tenants should be aware of and use the services of the Residential Tenancies Board if a dispute arises. The guide provides lots of helpful information on finding rented accommodation, viewing and moving into properties, and ending tenancies. All tenants and prospective tenants are also urged to go to our website, www.rtb.ie which provides extensive information for both tenants and landlords, including information on our disputes resolution service. For further information, call the RTB on 0818 30 30 […]
[…]affect those from rural and agricultural backgrounds, according to the Union of Students in Ireland and the Irish Farmers Association, who met last Friday. Kevin Donoghue, USI President Commenting on the proposals Kevin Donoghue, USI president said, “Any implementation of the new proposed loan scheme for students would disproportionately affect those from rural and agricultural backgrounds, deter them from applying to college, and widen the gap between urban and rural opportunities. People from rural backgrounds are more likely to be on 3rd level grants and so are more likely to be affected by the new proposals.” Mr Donoghue added, “Introducing […]
[…]celebrated the win stating; “I am absolutely delighted that the students have put their trust in me to lead this movement. I have said all throughout my campaign that we need to be strong and connected to win the fight that we face this year and im looking forward to leading our movement through that. We are facing issues such as accommodation, access to higher education, higher education funding, ending direct provision, climate change, social justice issues in Northern Ireland alongside Irish language rights. I thank everyone who supported my campaign and am ecstatic to be the next President for […]
