[…]the general election expected to be called any time now, USI launched our Student Manifesto on Monday so that no TD or candidate can say they don’t know what students need. We know students are working more hours than ever, are commuting long distances or are sleeping in cars or on friend’s sofas in order to attend college. This is affecting their academic performance, and it’s also affecting their mental health. Students are facing two serious crises now: accommodation/housing and mental health. We are now calling on all students to join the Walkout, tell decision makers enough is enough and […]
[…]equal access to education and reduce the financial barriers Establish a minimum stipend of €28,000 for all PhD students Decriminalise recreational drugs for personal use Provide core multi-annual funding for student mental health services to increase the counsellor to student ratio to 1:1,000 Increase the percentage of Irish-language courses at third level to 5% within the next 5 years, to ensure the success of the 2030 goal of 20% of the public sector working through […]
[…]million in 2024 to support people experiencing homelessness in Ireland – for more information on how to organise a sleep out or check if there is a community event near you, click […]
[…]Contribution Charge and no real announcement on student accommodation. The repeat of the €1,000 reduction in the Student Contribution Charge is again only a once-off measure as part of the overall cost-of-living package. USI had called for a €1,500 reduction now and the introduction of a plan to abolish fees over the next few years. The only measure that will help some students is the increase in the renters’ tax relief, but it is a drop in the ocean compared to the overall cost of student accommodation currently. USI President, Chris Clifford said: “In their speeches today, both Ministers Chambers […]
[…]the key asks in the USI Pre-Budget 2025 Submission are: Fund the building of the 30,000-bed shortfall in student accommodation Reduce fees by €1,500 now and introduce a plan to abolish fees over the next few years Free public transport for all students Read or download the USI Pre-Budget 2025 Submission […]
