[…]college that otherwise wouldn’t have a chance. “The Government has a choice to make. It can either cut the Student Grant, which will cost millions and hurt families in the short term, or it can protect the most vulnerable students and ensure they are supported through third-level and into employment.” Download our Pre-Budget Submission. ENDS // Note:USI held a Pre-Budget briefing for TDs on Wednesday, October 9th at 11.30am inBuswell’s Hotel, Molesworth Street, Dublin 2. USI President Joe O’Connor and a number of students who have been affected by previous grant cuts will be available for interview. For more information contact USI Communications & […]
[…]especially those from rural areas, from going to college, and long commutes will negatively affect the quality of their college experience. “We should follow international examples and seek innovative solutions to accommodation shortages. The Irish economy has shown strong signs of recovery over the past few years with the rate of unemployment falling at its lowest level in over 5 years. GDP also grew by almost 5% in 2014 and will grow by 4.9% this year. Ireland remains the fastest growing economy in Europe. It needs to keep accommodation, and student accommodation, at an affordable rate to keep Ireland attractive […]
A Bill to protect student renters for the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic will be tabled in the Dáil today (Thursday) on the back of a campaign led by the Union of Students in Ireland. Sinn Fein will table the Bill, which will be signed by 56 opposition TDs, including all TDs from Sinn Fein, the Labour Party, the Social Democrats, Solidarity-People Before Profit and the Independent Group. The Residential Tenancies (Student Rents and Other Protections) (Covid-19) Act 2021 would force accommodation providers to return prepaid rents to students who cannot live in the accommodation due to public health restrictions or […]
[…]situation in the long-term. This situation will only continue to escalate with the development of the new DIT Grangegorman campus. Empty dwellings currently under the control of NAMA now need to also be actively considered. Finally, this further strengthens the case for the protection of the student maintenance grant and student supports in October’s Budget. As the cost of college continues to become more and more difficult to bear for families, Minister Quinn must not impose any further hits to their already stretched budgets”. Joe O’Connor, USI President Tom Lenihan, TCD Students’ Union President Glenn Fitzpatrick, DIT Students’ Union President […]
[…]crisis. As part of the programme, the Young Global Advocates will be supported to devise and run their own Europe-wide campaign. So if you know any passionate young people (aged 18- 30) who would like the opportunity to make a big difference please share the application details with them today! Deadline is Friday 7th February. IDEA is also offering Challenging the Crisis workshops with any group of young people interested in learning more about the global economic crisis, how it is affecting young people in Ireland right now and what we can do, together, about it. ACT NOW: 1. Go straight to the application form 2. Read […]
