[…]work practises.” Kevin Donoghue, USI President, said. “We welcome the scrapping of this system by Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar, and would like to congratulate him on this progressive step to rebalance decency and reduce exploitation in the workplace. The new system that replaces JobBridge must be of benefit to both the worker and the business – a good wage for good work – and must not be a new name on a structure replicated from JobBridge.” Donoghue said the new replacement scheme should see internship terms significantly reduced from the current six-to-nine month practises currently in place to […]
[…]unelected advisors. If anywhere, this is where political reform is needed. USI’s alternative reform proposal, Free Our Voice, envisages a more open and more democratic Seanad, one which is more representative of Ireland’s youth. A reformed Seanad would be much more accessible to underrepresented sections of society, with a greater gender balance and a system which facilitates the inclusion of non-political experts. USI wants to see all third-level graduates and students empowered to vote in Seanad elections. Our proposals also take a stance on many issues under consideration by the Constitutional Convention, such as lowering the voting age to 16 […]
[…]the positive effects of using their vote during the Marriage Referendum and since then have become extremely politically aware with a real hunger for progression and change.” On Monday 15th USI will visit Trinity and Maynooth University. On Tuesday 16th they will visit Athlone and DKIT. On Wednesday 17th they will visit Sligo and LYIT. On Thursday 18th they will visit GMIT and NUIG. On Monday 22nd they will visit Tralee and Waterford. On Tuesday 23rd they will visit UCC and CIT. On Wednesday 24th USI will visit DCU, and on Thursday 25th they will visit DIT, IADT and ITT. […]
[…]over 8,500 just a few short years ago. This has also led to a spike in the cost of accommodation for those fortunate enough to find a suitable place, with average rental prices in the capital increasing by 7.5% since last year. Aisling Ni Chonaire (TCD SU Accommodation Advisory Service), said: “Many students are in an absolute bind coming to college for the first time or returning to college this year. Student residences have been reaching near capacity since June this year, with many returning students opting to hold their places for the following year. This serious shortfall is leaving […]
