Following are the rules and guidelines in relation to the use of Irish within the Union of Students in Ireland. They will provisional standing in terms of the function and work of the USI until National Congress 2013, when they will be they will be put before the organisation. 1. Publications a. All principle documentation (policies, lobbying documents etc.) shall be printed bi-lingually, in case of existing policy they will be translated on a continuing basis from here on out. The V.P. Irish, while having overall responsibility for this work will consult with the relevant officer when necessary. b. In […]
98% of students from the National College of Art and Design Students’ Union (NCADSU) voted to remain with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). Polls opened at 11am on Thursday 6th of April and closed at 4:30pm. Speaking after the result was announced, USI President Annie Hoey thanked the campaign team and the lead taken by NCADSU in the referendum. “USI look forward to working with NCADSU in the future and welcome the team on board. In the time where student loans are on the table at Government and publicly funded higher education is within our grasp now is the time […]
[…]President’s initiative and his willingness to engage with young people in a meaningful and constructive manner. Presidents from twenty three Students’ Unions will attend the meeting, along with USI’s Officer Board. The visiting Students’ Unions include: Institute of Technology Blanchardstown Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology National University of Ireland Galway Waterford Institute of Technology IT Tallaght National College of Ireland St. Angela’s College Sligo Dublin Institute of Technology Limerick Institute of Technology Letterkenny Institute of Technology NUI Maynooth Dundalk Institute of Technology University College Dublin University College Cork Institute of Technology Carlow Trinity College Dublin Institute of […]
[…]in Ireland; Will you support increased investment in public transport links, in rural and urban areas, including improved cycling facilities; Will you support improved access to waste reduction and recycling facilities in your local area; Will you support significant efforts to reduce the amount of single use plastic used in Council activities and by local businesses; Will you support increased initiatives for carbon emission reduction across council services, for homeowners and business owners; Will you support and call on your party and the Government to introduce a deposit and return scheme or similar initiatives to reduce dramatically the reliance […]
[…]in Ireland; Will you support increased investment in public transport links, in rural and urban areas, including improved cycling facilities; Will you support improved access to waste reduction and recycling facilities in your local area; Will you support significant efforts to reduce the amount of single use plastic used in Council activities and by local businesses; Will you support increased initiatives for carbon emission reduction across council services, for homeowners and business owners; Will you support and call on your party and the Government to introduce a deposit and return scheme or similar initiatives to reduce dramatically the reliance […]
