You can claim up to €14,000 in tax-free rent per annum if you avail of the rent-a-room relief scheme. We are using homes.usi.ie to appeal to homeowners in all over Ireland to consider offering accommodation to students during term time, as it fears the cost of renting may lead to some students being “priced out” of an education. With rents increasing and accommodation being scarce, we want your help to tackle this issue. Got a questions? Check out our frequently asked questions. The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) received a grant of €30,000 provided by the HEA to the Union of Students’ in Ireland […]
[…]outlined in our pledge. The Pledge An end to the student contribution charge of €3,000, the highest in the EU. An end to the study now pay later and earn and learn policies and a move toward publicly funded education at the heart of government policy. A publicly financed student accommodation building strategy and charter for student tenant rights. A reform of student supports across the island that match the cost of being a student in the new decade. A plan to address the crisis in Irish creative institutions. An end to precarious working conditions for academic staff Public […]
[…]Harmon, President, Union of Students in Ireland (USI) Irish Second Level Students’ Union The forum, convened by USI as part of its ‘Education Is’ national campaign, will focus on education as a public good, funding, student supports and students and college staff uniting on this issue. All […]
