Press and Media
The Press Office is tasked with communicating the Union’s message to members of the media and the general public. On this page you will find the most recent five USI media releases, external media links (from August 2013), statements and publicly released speeches from USI since July 1 2012. Click here for all releases.
Please direct all media enquiries to Martina Genockey.
Recent Releases:
Mar 19, 2025 / Campaigns, Featured, RELEASES, USI News / By PR Comms / 0 Comments
STUDENTS SOLD OUT! Cop on, Minister – We Need Fee Cuts!
The Union of Students in Ireland/Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn (USI/AMLÉ) strongly condemns Higher Education Minister James Lawless’ recent comments signaling an end to further reductions in student fees. The move, which contradicts previous government commitments,...
Feb 26, 2025 / Campaigns, RELEASES, USI News / By PR Comms / 0 Comments
AMLÉ seasann go dlúth leis an stailc stairiúil ar son na Gaeilge.
Seasann AMLÉ go Dlúthpháirtíocht leis an Stailc Stairiúil ar son na Gaeilge R.A.I.C. Tá Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn (AMLÉ) ag seasamh go dlúthpháirtíoc le breis is 40 grúpa Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta fud fad na tíre inniu, Dé Céadaoin, i stailc leathlae mar chuid...
Feb 5, 2025 / Campaigns, Consent, Data, Direct Provision, Environment, Featured, Health, International, National Affairs, Postgraduates, Regional News, RELEASES, Repeal The 8th, SAAI, Uncategorized, USI News, Voter Registration, Week In USI / By PR Comms / 0 Comments
“Well, Is It the Same Old Line?
PRESS RELEASE "Well, Is It the Same Old Line? Strike Action to Be Taken as USI Stands in Unwavering Solidarity with BIMM's Students and IFUT, While Dispute Remains Unresolved. Dublin, Ireland – February 5, 2025 – The Union of Students in Ireland (USI)/ AMLÉ stands...
Jan 27, 2025 / Media, RELEASES, Uncategorized / By PR Comms / 0 Comments
‘Like the Previous Government, Their Programme Stays the Same’
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has welcomed some of the pledges made in the new Programme for Government, particularly in relation to financial support for students and the development of apprenticeship pathways. However, the union has expressed concern that many of the critical issues facing students—particularly housing, mental health services, and the cost of education—remain insufficiently addressed, with the Programme largely mirroring the previous government's approach.
Oct 17, 2024 / Featured, RELEASES, USI News / By PR Comms / 0 Comments
Students across Ireland set to walk out of lectures to highlight their anger and frustration ahead of upcoming general election
Third-level students across Ireland are set to walk out of lectures on Thursday morning (October 17) at 11.30am as part of a national protest organised by the Union of Students in Ireland and local Students’ Unions. The National Student Walkout aims to highlight...
Oct 14, 2024 / Featured, RELEASES, USI News / By PR Comms / 0 Comments
USI launches the Student Manifesto ahead of upcoming General Election
The next Government of Ireland must publish a new strategic plan for student accommodation and commit to taking urgent action to address the current crisis, according to the Union of Students in Ireland’s general election manifesto, which launches today. In the...
Oct 3, 2024 / Featured, RELEASES, USI News / By PR Comms / 0 Comments
Union of Students in Ireland partners with Focus Ireland to Shine A Light on homelessness
Third level students across Ireland will Shine A Light on homelessness on October 9 as the Union of Students in Ireland partners with Focus Ireland to host a number of sleep outs on college and university campuses. Focus Ireland, which provides services for people...
Oct 1, 2024 / Featured, RELEASES, USI News / By PR Comms / 0 Comments
Lack of support for third-level students makes it seem like Government wants to hand young people a plane ticket along with their Leaving Cert. results – USI
No measures to ease the financial pressure on third level students were announced today, despite Budget 2025 being described as the ‘biggest giveaway Budget since the Celtic Tiger,’ says the Union of Students in Ireland. Students will be no better off in 2025 as a...
Sep 19, 2024 / Featured, RELEASES, USI News / By PR Comms / 0 Comments
USI publishes 2025 Pre-Budget Submission
There is a significant opportunity in Budget 2025 for the Government to finally address the serious challenges facing third-level students, according to the Union of Students in Ireland. USI’s costed pre-budget submission, which sets out the significant...
Sep 13, 2024 / Featured, Gaeilge, RELEASES, USI News / By PR Comms / 0 Comments
Tacaíonn AMLÉ le hagóid thábhachtach ar son chearta na Gaeilge ag Stáisiún Grand Central Bhéal Feirste
(English version below) Tacaíonn Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn go hiomlán leis an agóid a tharla ag Stáisiún Grand Central i mBéal Feirste Déardaoin mar gheall ar easpa comharthaíochta Gaeilge ag an mol nua iompair, agus cearta teanga na Gaeilge á sárú go soiléir....