[…]to get to college and work. The state of the Irish public transport system already sees students struggling to travel to learn, and earn. If the irresponsibility of management allows these strikes to continue right into December, students in rural areas will be denied the chance to sit their exams.” Mr Kerrigan went on to say, “Students stand in solidarity with Irish Rail workers. We are urging management and Government to resolve issues around lack of a decent wage in the face of scandalous increases in the cost of living, and to properly fund our national rail services. The message […]
[…]Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has launched a new Accommodation and Finance Guide today in Trinity College Dublin (TCD), with support from the PRTB (Private Residential Tenancies Board). This comprehensive guide is a useful resource for students and gives great tips and advice on student life. The guide covers accommodation advice, money management, personal safety and settling into college. Easy-to-use budget sheets and rent book logs are included, enabling students to keep weekly or monthly budgets that will help monitor their income and expenditure and keep a record of rent paid. The Guide to Student Life will be available for […]
[…]Union of Students in Ireland said the first year anniversary should be celebrated as a moment of true equality and progression in Irish society, but that there are significant challenges that still need to be overcome to ensure all LGBT people are not discriminated against. “The Union of Students in Ireland has been campaigning for LGBT rights for decades.” Kevin Donoghue, USI President, said. “While we should take a moment to reflect on how wonderful last year’s referendum has been for LGBT people and their friends and families, and how Ireland has set a positive example to other countries on […]
The Union of Students in Ireland welcomes the plan published today, which aims to re-open campuses and have most third-level activity back on site from the start of the new academic year. Along with getting students back into lectures and classrooms, that the plan also allows for the reopening of libraries, cafes, canteens and bars, as well as the restarting of club, society and sporting activity is particularly welcome. USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick said: “Students have told us they have been feeling very isolated and struggling with the lack of social interaction. They are extremely keen to get back on […]
