[…]broadcasting sector. The future of broadcasting in Ireland needs to focus on relevant Irish content for Irish audiences according to the BAI. Bob Collins (Chairperson of the BAI) said: “Recent years have seen enormous change in Ireland’s broadcasting sector. There has been a dramatic rise in the levels of external television content-as opposed to Irish-made content –available to audiences. There has also been a significant change in the ways people access content”. BAI needs to be well positioned to regulate the new media era, and keep a core focus on audience in order to guide its future work. It was […]
[…]education.” Prospective students will be getting CAO offers on Monday the 21st of August from 06:00 online. These will also issued by post, e-mail and SMS text. USI is calling on students enrolled for next year or incoming first years to start searching for suitable and affordable student accommodation as soon as possible. “There are a number of useful resources for students coming to college next year who are unsure about what to do next about getting somewhere to live”, Mr Kerrigan said. “The USI and RTB Finance and Accommodation Guide details the rights students have as tenants, and it […]
[…]supports, the need for effective national representation is more acute than ever. At this time, 10,000 vulnerable students are still waiting on their first maintenance grant payment from SUSI and countless secondary school students wonder if they can afford to attain what should be their right; an education that best equips them to play their part in our country’s recovery. I have spent the last three years dealing with students facing these enormous difficulties first-hand. These experiences will not only inform my term as USI President but also provide the necessary motivation in our fight to protect access to higher […]
[…]fees in the Dáil last week, as well as a student accommodation crisis, with an estimated 17,000 beds shortfall in the system. USI are calling for rent caps to cover purpose built student accommodation. USI President elect, Lorna Fizpatrick celebrated the win stating; “I am absolutely delighted that the students have put their trust in me to lead this movement. I have said all throughout my campaign that we need to be strong and connected to win the fight that we face this year and im looking forward to leading our movement through that. We are facing issues such as […]
