[…]at third level is close to 300,000 people, perhaps double or treble that when their immediate families are taken into account. We say to our politicians and election candidates – these are people living and supporting your local communities. And we say to those people themselves – ask your election candidate to commit to addressing the crisis in third level funding when they ask for your support. It is nothing less than your future and that of your family that is at stake.” ENDS Lorna Fitzpatrick, President, Union of Students in Ireland Dr Joseph Ryan, Chief Executive, Technological Higher Education Association […]
[…]Mandates: The Vice President for Equality and Citizenship and The Vice President for Welfare to run a campaign before the end of October in each academic year to inform students with any disability what support services should be available to them. 15 WE 17 RENT CONTROLS Congress notes with concern: The escalating housing crisis nationwide and the impact that this has had on the student population. Congress notes with further concern: The extent to which students must fend for themselves in the private-rental market and that this is now a serious issue for higher education access. Congress condemns: The almost […]
[…]Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to travel home to vote in the referendum on the Eighth Amendment on May 25th. Speaking about campaign, USI President Michael Kerrigan said: “Any Irish citizens studying in the UK can get in touch with their Students’ Union and avail of a travel bursary fund that Students’ Unions can apply to. Students can get between £55 and £110 to pay for the flights home to vote ‘Yes’ on May 25th” Olivia Potter-Hughes, NUS-USI President said: “We hope that this will inspire many students across the UK to join this fight for the shared goal of […]
[…]for the SAF and to include recommendations to increase efficiency of systems. The USI Executive team to campaign for increases and oppose any suggested cuts to the SAF. Repeals: 18 AA 20, 18 WEL 2, 18 WEL 9, 17 WEL 16, 15 WEL 2, 14 WEL 7 20 WEL 12 JAM Card Proposed by DCUSU Congress understands That those with a communication barrier are often reluctant or unable to tell others about their condition. JAM Card allows people with a learning difficulty, autism or communication barrier tell others they need ‘Just A Minute’ discreetly and easily. Congress notes The […]
