Union of Students in Ireland
  • About Us
    • About USI
    • Your Coiste Gnó
    • Governance Committee
    • Memberships and Partnerships
    • History of USI
    • Funded Programmes
    • USI.ie updates
    • Events
      • Student Achievement Awards
    • Policies
      • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Media
      • Press
  • Policy & Democracy
    • Democracy Overview
    • Constitution
    • Comhairle Náisiúnta
    • Current Union Policies
    • Submissions
    • Position Papers and Strategy Papers
Select Page
Promote the Vote: Regional European Parliament Election Hustings

Promote the Vote: Regional European Parliament Election Hustings

Apr 28, 2014 | Campaigns, RELEASES

#Youthvote14 The Union of Students in Ireland (USI), SpunOut.ie and the National Youth Council of Ireland invite you to our joint Regional European Parliament Election Hustings. These events are part of an overall campaign to highlight youth issues and to promote the...
USI and We’re Not Leaving Ask: “Social Welfare Bill: Which Side Are You On Senators?”

USI and We’re Not Leaving Ask: “Social Welfare Bill: Which Side Are You On Senators?”

Nov 1, 2013 | Campaigns, RELEASES

USI and We’re Not Leaving Ask:  “Social Welfare Bill: Which Side Are You On Senators?” Today (Friday 1st November) a number of youth groups collaborated on a photo stunt that took place at 1pm outside Leinster House on Kildare Street. Students, young workers and the...
USI condemns reductions in social welfare payments for young people, call for further investment to deliver Youth Guarantee

USI condemns reductions in social welfare payments for young people, call for further investment to deliver Youth Guarantee

Oct 16, 2013 | Budget, Campaigns, RELEASES

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have today condemned the marginalising of unemployed young people by reducing social welfare payments. USI have called for further investment in a Youth Guarantee scheme and urge any young person not to take this new measure as...
USI welcomes budget decision that protects vulnerable students and families

USI welcomes budget decision that protects vulnerable students and families

Oct 15, 2013 | Budget, RELEASES

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has welcomed the Government’s decision not to cut the student maintenance grant any further this year. USI President Joe O’Connor said: “This budget marks a turning point. After four cuts to the maintenance grant in four...
Financial barriers & Social inequities have no place in Higher Education

Financial barriers & Social inequities have no place in Higher Education

Oct 8, 2013 | Uncategorized

As someone who qualified for the full student maintenance grant and relied on this to get me through college, my greatest motivation in this role is endeavouring to protect our most financially vulnerable members and their right to the same academic opportunities I...
« Older Entries
This error message is only visible to WordPress admins
There has been a problem with your Instagram Feed.
GDPR Statement
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT