[…]to fully implement the steps for a robust mental health system in Ireland, according to A Vision for Change. At the mental health debate, which took place last Wednesday in the Dáil, independent politicians and speakers from every party spoke about the importance of setting up nationwide 24/7 intervention services to reduce the number of deaths by suicide in Ireland – which is higher than the number of road deaths. “We cannot continue the routine of people going to A&E or to the gardaí for help.” USI President, Annie Hoey, said. “The delay to access to proper mental […]
[…]total cost to attend third level education in Dublin, with the total cost coming around to €11,000 per annum. While USI expresses its gratitude in extending and increasing eligibility for grants in recent years – especially in Budget 2017 towards postgraduates. Unfortunately these measures don’t go far enough. With the maintenance grant ranging from €30 per month on the lowest to €120 on highest non-adjacent grant, this is not sustainable for a student living under 45km from their desired college. With the DIT campus survey outlining that a monthly expenditure excluding fees for a student living away from home is […]
[…]The aim is to discuss and identify ways to address the implications of the digital change on competition policy. The conference will be webstreamed in English, French and German, students would find it most beneficial to follow the following discussions on four issues: Competition, Data and Artificial Intelligence; Digital Platforms’ Market Power; Competing with data – a business perspective; Preserving Digital Innovation. We encourage students throughout Europe and beyond to participate in the discussion, and are therefore excited to announce that the European Commission are organising a “Student Challenge”. Their objective is to hear the views of students in Europe […]
