[…]transplantation include the kidneys, heart, lungs, liver, pancreas, corneas, heart valves, bones and tendons, small bowel and skin. Because transplantation is now so successful, more and more patients have a chance of benefiting from transplantation. There are not enough donors to match the number of patients waiting for a transplant. In the case of corneas and bone donations, age does not matter. For organs, it is the person’s physical condition, not age, which is the determining factor. Doctors decide in each case whether it is possible to use them. An Organ Donor Card can to be sent to you by […]
[…]of its kind and scale in Ireland. The study took place earlier this year between January 10th and February 15th 2013 with over 2,750 third level students responding online. The participants were of mixed gender and sexuality. The report focused on the following areas; Unwanted Sexual Experiences, Physical Mistreatment, Harassment, Obsessive Behaviour and Information on Campus. Some of the key findings highlighted in the report include: 16% of respondents experienced some form of unwanted sexual experience while at their current educational institution 1 in 5 women surveyed experienced some form of unwanted sexual experience, with 11% experiencing unwanted sexual contact Just 3% […]
[…]USI President in 20 years, I will try my best to support and empower other women to get involved and run for election because women are an under-represented majority in leadership positions in our society. USI will continue to fight for those who are under-represented and marginalized in our society”. For more information contact USI Communications and Research Executive Gráinne O Reilly on […]
[…]show that the large majority of young people are in favour of marriage equality in Ireland and the student vote cannot be underestimated. Young people can see how equal access to marriage will improve the lives of many and they will be critical in securing a yes vote on this issue. USI welcomes the Taoiseach’s recent confirmation of a referendum before May 1st 2015 as May is exam time for many students. Rebecca Hall, NUS-USI President said: “Marriage equality should be a right all across the island of Ireland. I am very proud to support my friends in USI in the […]
[…]who graduated between 2011 and 2015.” USI President, Annie Hoey, said. “There is already a national shortage of nurses in Ireland. If action isn’t taken by the government to restore the incremental credit, we risk exporting vital medical skills.” At the end of 2015, the HSE and the Department of Health agreed that restored monetary recognition for the 36 week Nursing/Midwifery Internship from 2011 onwards. However, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DEPER) subsequently amended part of the agreement, and only sanctioned recognition for 2016 graduates onwards. This means that 2011-2015 nursing and midwifery graduates are left in a […]
