[…]continues to promote the ‘Rent a Room Relief’ Scheme to homeowners where a room can be rented for up to €12,000 tax […]
[…]income and expenditure and keep a record of rent paid. The Guide to Student Life will be available for download from the USI website and will be part of USI’s annual Freshers’ Pack in our member colleges from September. Online version available here. USI Deputy President and VP for Welfare Denise McCarthy, said: “We are delighted to be launching the Guide to Student Life. This guide is an invaluable resource for students, especially first year students moving away from home for the first time. For all students, whether they are leaving home or not, they will see changes in their […]
[dg ids=”12578″] Click here to read or download: Student Reaction – A Guide to Budget […]
[…]to target hard-up students and parents will be met with action at the ballot box.” ENDS// For more information contact USI Communications & Research Executive Grainne O’Reilly on 087-6776636, or […]
[…]Shine, 2009). We must recognise the need to engage with young people where they are looking for information and support that is outside of the school/college setting. According to the My World Survey, 77% of young people surveyed reported they would be likely to use the internet as a source of help. In addition to this the young people were asked about ways that help them cope when things are tough. The most frequently reported ways of coping were friends, talking, music, family and exercise. We must use this when engaging with young people. We must commend the work being […]