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[…]AIT Access student through the Colleges of Sanctuary programme have been issued with a deportation order for September 2 – after four years living in Direct Provision in Ireland – in the midst of a global pandemic. The news of the deportation order comes in the week that residents of Caheersiveen Direct Provision centre have undertaken a hunger strike in protest at the conditions in their residence. All at USI offer our full solidarity to the 32 people taking the action due to complaints about issues, including the rationing of food and water, not being taken seriously. The USI calls […]
[…]his arrival, entering Higher Education through the University of Sanctuary scheme for refugees in order to better his quality of life. He must be allowed to stay on this island. Save our Shepherd now. Join us outside the Department of Justice, tomorrow at 12.30pm.” Shepherd Machaya has just 3 days until he is due to be deported to Zimbabwe. Make the change now by signing the petition to call upon minister Charlie Flanagan to revoke this order and save our Shepherd. https://www.change.org/p/minister-charlie-flanagan-save-our-shepherd Visit DCU Students’ Union’s Twitter to keep up with this campaign and sign the petition to […]
[…]there is no Irish Officer in a certain MO, the V.P. Irish will work with the relevant union in order to ensure that the Union is catering for the needs of Irish speakers. b. The V.P. Irish will organise a training session for the Irish Language community in USI on an annual basis. This training will be organised in co-operation with relevant organisations from the Irish Language Sector. This training will outline the responsibilities on Irish Language Officers, or Cumainn Gaelaigh in part with their Union in the absence of an Irish Language Officer. c. To encourage the use of […]
[…]prioritised. The Ballot for prioritisation will close at 5.30pm on 7 March 2014 The Final Running Order for debates (The Motions Document) will be sent to SUs and published here on 14 March […]
[…]supporting students financially to cover the cost of travel, accommodation, materials, and food in order to alleviate the financial burden placed on students. USI President Michael Kerrigan said, “The two-year masters course which replaced the one year Higher Diploma in Education, has placed a financial burden of up to €11,000 on prospective teachers. On top of this, many students are paying at least €50 a week for travelling to their placement over 10 weeks. Most students are spending at least €200 to buy professional clothes for placement.” Mr Kerrigan went on to say, ”Student teachers are exhausted from working part-time […]
[…]waiting on their first grant payment. An external review of SUSI will begin in the coming weeks in order to implement a major overhaul of the agency ahead of the next academic year. The centralised grant awarding agency has singularly failed to make the grant processing system more efficient and, as a result, many students are in serious financial difficulty. John Logue, President of the Union of Students in Ireland said: “As students return for the second term of the year, over 5,500 are still desperate for financial assistance. In order to alleviate some of the hardship caused by delayed […]
[…]a period when an election/referendum has been called and a person wishes to get on the register in order to be able to vote. So You Wanna Change of Address to Vote? If you are currently on the Register of Electors and you wish you change your address you must complete form RFA3. All forms are available to download from www.checktheregister.ie Students According to Citizens Information “Students living away from home while attending college have the choice of being registered at either their home address or their student residential address. You must be registered at one address only and you […]
[…]a period when an election/referendum has been called and a person wishes to get on the register in order to be able to vote. So You Wanna Change of Address to Vote? If you are currently on the Register of Electors and you wish you change your address you must complete form RFA3. All forms are available to download from www.checktheregister.ie Students According to Citizens Information “Students living away from home while attending college have the choice of being registered at either their home address or their student residential address. You must be registered at one address only and you […]
[…]of the Gender Recognition Bill, but urges the government to consider significant changes in order to further protect the rights of trans* people in Ireland. USI urges the government to amend the Bill to make allowance for marital status requirement, age provisions, and medical requirements. Annie Hoey, USI VP Equality and Citizenship, says “it is of great concern to see the inclusion of a single requirement and a medical evaluation. Ireland has strict divorce laws, which will force a trans person to chose between their marriage and living in their chosen gender identity. The requirement of a medical evaluation is […]
[…]registered with Deal Effect, it’s time to register your Students’ Union with the service in order to ensure that revenue from sales are correctly channelled directly to your SU. What is a trickle now could turn into a revenue stream in the future – and your members will directly benefit from good deals. Why? The Video below will explain (refresh page if not displaying correctly). Registration Process 1. Log on to http://www.dealeffect.ie/charities/new and complete the form (as shown below). If your SU does not have a Facebook or Twitter page, leave blank. (although we recommend that you set a Facebook […]
[…]a period when an election/referendum has been called and a person wishes to get on the register in order to be able to vote. So you need to change the address where you are registered to vote? If you are currently on the Register of Electors and you wish you change your address you must complete form RFA3. All forms are available to download from www.checktheregister.ie Students According to Citizens Information “Students living away from home while attending college have the choice of being registered at either their home address or their student residential address. You must be registered at […]
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[…]as they unfolded, the actions of some Gardaí instead lent to an exacerbation of the situation. In order to ensure that this apparent misconduct is put behind us and that student confidence in policing of lawful demonstrations by An Garda Síochána can be restored, we have asked for a meeting with the Garda Commissioner at the earliest possible date to discuss our concerns with […]
[…]with the Palestinian People, TCD SU and TCD BDS have occupied a room in the university in order to display banners looking out on College Green calling for the college to end ties with Israel, and in support of the Palestinian people. TCD SU President László Molnárfi has also been in direct contact with Trinity’s Junior Dean and Provost to request, in the strongest terms, that they tell security at Trinity not to use force against their own students and Students’ Union officers after they tried to physically remove them from the room earlier. USI’s Vice President, Zaid Al-Barghouthi: “I […]
[…]this requires me to miss college. It is both expensive and timely to travel home every weekend, in order to earn some cash, that half of it goes back into petrol to make the journey back on a Sunday night. Half my weekly wage goes into earning the other half and it can be extremely difficult. Having the minimum wage increase would be a substantial aid to myself, other college students and anybody else scraping the barrel at minimum wage”. USI are committed to campaigning for a living wage of €11.50 an hour and welcome any groups to get in […]
[…]this requires me to miss college. It is both expensive and timely to travel home every weekend, in order to earn some cash, that half of it goes back into petrol to make the journey back on a Sunday night. Half my weekly wage goes into earning the other half and it can be extremely difficult. Having the minimum wage increase would be a substantial aid to myself, other college students and anybody else scraping the barrel at minimum wage”. USI are committed to campaigning for a living wage of €11.50 an hour and welcome any groups to get in […]
[…]have said before, it is also completely wrong to talk about putting people into ‘tiers’ in order to decided what support they should get. We also join calls for the Disability Allowance to be increased to cover the cost-of-living in Ireland, as it currently falls completely short of […]
[…]level education. This December, many students are trying to take any extra work they can get in order to get by to make the costs that attending college brings instead of focussing on their exams and assignments. USI President Lorna Fitzpatrick spoke on this: “Today we are highlighting the fact that while the festive period is an expensive time for most, students are being put in debt every month of the year in order to pay for their education. We have seen little to no accountability being held by landlords and private developers for the prices they are charging for […]
[…]for every current affairs programme. It makes a mockery of the possibility of free speech if, in order to have someone discuss LGBT equal rights issues, someone else must be found to say that LGBT people deserve less than equality. USI worries that the ruling of the BAI could hand the power of veto and censorship to those opposed to equal marriage – by simply operating as a cartel to refuse appearances, anti-equality organisations could prevent the arguments for equal marriage even being heard, let alone debated. This ruling places unncessary restrictions on the right of individuals to express their […]
[…]civil society campaign, Together For Yes, to remove the Eighth Amendment from the Constitution in order to protect women’s safety, health and wellbeing. In the coming months, USI will also be registering thousands of students to vote ahead of the proposed date of May 25th. Speaking about the launch, USI President Michael Kerrigan said, “Students are behind this campaign, and are willing to show compassion by voting ‘Yes’ so people can make personal and private decisions without the fear of being charged as criminals. We must remove the Eighth Amendment, and we must accommodate students to vote. Students are overwhelmingly […]
[…]rates, as is appropriate and as apply. “So the Household Charge question was added in order to facilitate Clare County Council’s information-gathering about who has actually complied with what is a requirement to pay the Household Charge. And I understand that Clare County Council also felt it appropriate to emphasise that the Household Charge is funding local services and local facilities for people in Co Clare. “And, as you’re aware, it’s unfair that Neighbour One can say: ‘I’ve paid my charge but you didn’t pay yours and you think you can get away with it’. “I might say to you […]
[…]groups may be set up by Governance Committee as needed with the approval of National Council. In order to fulfill its responsibilities, Governance Committee undertakes the tasks detailed in the Constitution and Handbook. Key responsibilities include: 1. Implementing good governance practice 2. Managing finances 3. Managing Human Resources 4. Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements 5. Managing risk 6. Working […]
[…]acts performing on the night. The line-up is as follows (artists listed in alphabetical order): Wallis Bird The Cast of Cheers Adrian Crowley Delorentos Damien Dempsey Julie Feeney Heathers Mumblin Deaf Ro Windings (Two Door Cinema will be on tour in Germany) To be in with a chance of winning the prize, simply fill in the form below and use the button below to like this page on Facebook. At 11.30am on Wednesday 6th March, we’ll randomly select two star prize winners, who must both be current student members of the Union of Students in Ireland. We’ll confirm student status […]
[…]there is effective communication between local authorities and community mental health teams, in order to prevent homelessness. 4. Passing a Council resolution stating that in its work, the Council will seek to promote mental health and well-being among the whole local population. To get involved and join the campaign click here Join the conversation: […]
[…]as sponsoring other worthy Student Start up events such as the Student Summit.” “In order to stay innovative and creative we need to work around areas that are linked to our highest values.” Motivation coach Pat Divilly said, “In the same way each individual has a different fingerprint we’ve all got a different list of values. I think as we get older many fall in to the trap of moving into areas that don’t fulfil them in order to find ‘security’ in a job. When they neglect their highest values they become frustrated, unfulfilled and lacking purpose. Innovation comes […]
[…]it.” Mr Kerrigan went on to say, “We have a number of key amendments which need to pass in order for this bill to be inclusive of the student voice. The definition of Students’ Union (Amendment 11) needs to be amended to protect SU Autonomy. Secondly, student representation on Governing Body (Amendment 48) and student representation on Academic Council (Amendment 56) must pass to ensure students are fairly represented at the very beginning of a Technological University.” The Union have also expressed concern over the Department of Education and Skills amendment which would see the size of the Governing Body […]
[…]tasked by and accountable and answerable to the President and the Chair of Finance Committee. In order to ensure staff and USI financial resources are directed solely to furthering the policies and priorities of USI, and to ensure that all candidates in elections understand and appreciate the electoral neutrality of USI staff, two periods of increasingly strict purdah will be applied. The following rules will come into effect immediately: From 16/01/2015 until the date of close of nominations all expenses claims for all USI officers will be scrutinised to ensure that no expenses are paid where the purpose of a […]
[…]and Wales. We need this discriminatory ban to be scrapped in Ireland and Northern Ireland also in order to address the HIV-related stigma and shame faced by many people. We support HIV Ireland and other organisations working to end the spread of HIV and HIV-related stigma. We can end new HIV transmissions and we can get to zero by 2030. It is important to get tested and know your status and through effective HIV treatment or medication resulting in an undetectable viral load the risk of HIV being passed on through sex is zero. Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) To celebrate […]
[…]facing us on a national level, and the need for national representation and campaigns in order to tackle these issues. The national student movement stands strengthened by DCU’s return, however, these challenges remain immense. We will now work together to make the case for education as a public good, to achieve marriage equality, and to bring about better pay and conditions for our graduate nurses. These are issues of key concern to students in DCU and right across the country. Higher Education in Ireland is facing the biggest crossroads since the introduction of free fees almost two decades ago. We […]
[…]the exam season coming to an end, it’s important to prepare to vacate your accommodation in good order – giving the owner nothing to complain about – and more importantly making sure you get that all-important deposit back. There are seven simple steps that everyone should follow to return the place in order and avoid any deposit deductions: make sure you’ve paid all due rent; do a meter reading and make sure you’ve left no outstanding bills as you leave; transfer utility bills or end your contracts; remove all your personal belongings; clean the property thoroughly; do a final inspection […]
[…]the USI is also calling on businesses to introduce a Living Wage for its employees in order to ensure their workers and their families are not living below the poverty line while working. The USI has made several submissions to the Low Pay Commission – the latest in March 2020 – outlining its argument that the Living Wage is the gross pay necessary to provide a minimum adequate income. The calculation of the Living Wage is evidence based, built on budget standards research and grounded in social consensus. The USI believes that the Living Wage would prevent exploitation, ensure minimum […]
[…]in Ireland. With college terms finished, most students would now be working full-time hours in order to save as much money as possible for the next academic year as well as survive on a day-to-day basis over the summer. However, due to the on-going public health restrictions large numbers of students have been temporarily or permanently laid-off from jobs and have little possibility of finding other work. The USI is making urgent calls for Government to take into account the hours students will miss out on this summer when making any reforms of the criteria for receiving the COVID-19 Pandemic […]
[…]that the number of applications to SUSI for the upcoming academic year will surpass 100,000. In order to meet the challenges posed by such numbers and in building on the improvements made for the previous academic year, SUSI has introduced a number of further key improvements for 2014/2015: Earlier application opening date (8 May); Revised and more user-friendly website information at www.susi.ie; More automated validation of the online application form; Extended range of online services to applicants; More streamlined internal processing of applications; Extended data sharing with Government Departments and agencies; Increased stakeholder engagement; and Online grant eligibility reckoner. The closing […]
[…]conversation on the Ireland of tomorrow. USI envisages actions that the Government should take in order for Ireland to get back on its feet post-bailout. Included in the vision statement are ten actions below: Commit to properly fund Higher Education. Take action to address the Youth Unemployment Crisis. Reform the political system. A living wage. Budgeting for Equality. Legislate for collective bargaining in all industries. Relieve mortgage debt on hard-pressed families. Scrap the waste in public spending. Tackle the cost of living by controlling rent and improving social housing. Invest in Community Mental Health services. USI President Joe O’Connor said: […]
[…]there is effective communication between local authorities and community mental health teams, in order to prevent homelessness. 4. Pass a Council resolution stating that in its work, the Council will seek to promote mental health and well-being among the whole local population. Dr Shari McDaid, Director of Mental Health Reform, commented: “One in seven adults in Ireland will have experienced a mental health difficulty in the last year. This is an issue that affects every community in Ireland. A lot can be done at local level to improve people’s mental health and well-being, and we hope that candidates from all […]
[…]is delighted to announce that this year’s Student Achievement Awards are moving online in order to allow the event to take place. The awards, which were originally due to take place on April 29 in the Gibson Hotel, had previously been moved to May 27 due to the public health measures being taken to stop the spread of COVID-19. As a result of the on-going nature of these measures, the USI has decided to move the celebrations online. The Student Achievement Awards, now in its seventh year, is the annual opportunity for the student movement in Ireland to recognise the […]
[…]Day in September, USI called for Government to increase this funding to €11.5 million in order to reach safe counsellor to student ratios to help combat the mental health crisis currently affecting our young people, including our students. Colette continued: “These aren’t USI recommended ratios, they are the internationally accepted figures. And I think if anyone considers the struggles young people currently face and how many people they know that suffer from mental health issues, they would not think that one counsellor for every 2,240 students is enough. Also, it is not fair for Government to expect these services to […]
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[…]needs to be well positioned to regulate the new media era, and keep a core focus on audience in order to guide its future work. It was noted at the launch that although there has been a vast change in the way media content is now consumed, this change is fragmented demographically and traditional mediums are still strong. At the launch, Damian Loscher, Managing Director of the research company Ipsos MRBI said: “How we consume TV and radio is changing, but not at the frantic pace we have been led to believe. By and large, we remain creatures of habit […]
[…]with messages from students who are losing thousands of Euro in rent they had to pre-pay. And in order to publicly highlight the accommodation issues students are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the USI created an online portal to enable members to share their stories with the union. In one message, Orla, a student in St Angela’s College said: “Having to pay over €1,000 for accommodation that I can’t be in is very upsetting and challenging. Now I have to start paying a deposit for next year’s accommodation not knowing if I’ll be able to afford it. My usual summer […]
[…]other such payments. It is also completely wrong to talk about putting people into ‘tiers’ in order to decided what support they should get. “USI, along with our members, calls for the Disability Allowance be increased to cover the cost-of-living in Ireland. But the most important thing that disability activists and their supporters are demanding is proper inclusion in the preparation of plans that will affect their whole lives. There must be meaning engagement and partnership. USI is preparing a submission to the Department of Social Protection to this affect and will continue to support protests like today’s.” USI urges […]
[…]feel as though they have something to prove and need to suffer through unacceptable conditions in order to a land a job. Where I came from I was told a day’s work meant a day’s pay but it would seem some of our employers grew up somewhere […]
[…]on the Minister to act on her word and ensure that the scheme receives adequate investment in order to alleviate this growing crisis. John Logue, President of the Union of Students in Ireland said: “The Eurostat figures show that Ireland’s unemployment rate for under 25s is almost 7% worse than the European average. To combat the growing dangers associated with long term unemployment among young people, meaningful Government investment is required in a Youth Guarantee scheme that restores a sense of pride and hope in our young people. Too many are standing in dole queues and too many are forced […]
[…]critical allies, and enable the college to develop strong quality and governance processes. In order for Students’ Unions to develop, they need resources and support. Dedicated, highly skilled staff who are accountable to the Union are fundamental to development. ITTSU are staging a sit in protest to highlight the Students’ Union’s need for a secretary. Without a full time staff position, the union is without a pillar of support and is resulting in the disruption of Students’ Union services and the closure of the building when officers are absent. Since the SU secretary retired, the 3 sabbatical officers have committed […]
[…]critical allies, and enable the college to develop strong quality and governance processes. In order for Students’ Unions to develop, they need resources and support. Dedicated, highly skilled staff who are accountable to the Union are fundamental to development. ITTSU are staging a sit in protest to highlight the Students’ Union’s need for a secretary. Without a full time staff position, the union is without a pillar of support and is resulting in the disruption of Students’ Union services and the closure of the building when officers are absent. Since the SU secretary retired, the 3 sabbatical officers have committed […]
[…]arbitrary ‘cliffs’ in relation to the distance a student must live from their institution in order to qualify for assistance. Students’ Union Training is organised by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). USI President John Logue said: “Tom Boland’s statement on this issue re-affirms what USI has known all along: that the decision to cut the postgraduate maintenance grant was hastily made and with little thought of the longterm consequences for both students and the State. Postgraduate qualifications are becoming a pre-requisite for many high-skilled jobs. With his decision to cut the maintenance grant, the Minister ensured that attaining a […]
[…]USI urges the Minister and his colleagues to urgently seek a re-negotiation of the agreement in order to ensure that students and their families won’t be targeted for further cutbacks and fee increases. The pay of senior academics and staff, incremental wage increases and entitlements all need to be examined before Budget 2013. Further cuts to the grant and increases in tuition fees are inequitable and unsustainable ways to fund a sector that is overflowing with wasteful spending. UCC President Michael Murphy is now on record saying that he finds it ‘challenging’ to live on €232,000. Dr Murphy is the […]
[…]is solely due to climate change, we need to elect a Government who will work on climate justice in order to help the earth survive. We are calling on Generation Vote to put themselves on the register and make a change in the ballot box.” The Union of Students in Ireland represent over 374,000 students across the island of Ireland Students can download the form online via checktheregister.ie or call into their Students’ Union to grab one. In the past 5 year alone, USI have registered over 95,000 students to […]
[…]their studies” she said. The postgraduate grant was removed by the Government in 2012 in order to save €50 million per year. The move was criticised heavily at the time by many groups including USI. The decision resulted in a 5% reduction in the number of students applying for postgraduate courses. The postgraduate grant, which will be available for postgraduate students entering college in September 2017, was announced in Budget 2018 and came after a prolonged campaign by USI on the issue. The programme for a Partnership Government contained a commitment “to increase support for postgraduates with a particular focus […]
[…]lives. This racism takes many forms: being turned away for accommodation, racial profiling at the border and abuse on the streets to name just a few. This affects students on our campuses and also in wider society. We are committed to tackling racism with Higher Education Institutions and at all levels of Irish society. The system of Direct Provision is an inhumane and racist system that must be abolished. We believe that ending Direct Provision is a step towards making this nation more inclusive to the refugees and asylum seekers who come here and the USI will continue to campaign, […]
[…]move to a fully publicly funded higher education system, which is free at the point of access, in order to make third level accessible to all and not just for those who can afford the significant costs. And while USI welcomes that Government has ruled out student loans as an approach to funding higher education, it is frustrating that student contributions will continue to be a key part of the funding stream. USI President, Clare Austick said: “We welcome that this conversation is happening and that we finally have some detail on how government plans to fund higher education in […]
[…]this important work takes place. We will say more about that when the elements are tied down in order to allow it to be as democratic as possible. Our democratic structures are extremely important to us and the Congress Director is currently engaged in this process.” However, while these elements are explored and finalised, Lorna explained that she and the rest of the National Executive are using the time to talk to as many student representatives as possible. She explained: “We are engaged in a number of national spheres, but we are also making sure that we are fully in […]
[…]be engaging with the local community in Carlow. Many of our students rely heavily on the grant in order to progress in college. And it’s not just current students who will suffer from the cuts in grants and the rise in fees but also the students who will be attending college in the years to come. We aim to make people aware of this and reach as many local people as possible”. Ciara Guinan USI VP Southern Region: “Students play a vital role in the local community in Carlow and in communities’ right across the country. Communities need to unite […]
[…]which I have signed on behalf of USI, calls for all stipends to be increased to €28,000 in order to address inflation, the housing and cost-of-living crises, and in recognition of the new government valuation on PhD-level research as seen in their most recent PhD funding initiative.” The open letter goes on to say that that PhD students feel they are not valued, and some have expressed doubts as to the point of continuing when they could get much better-paid jobs in the industry. Read the full text of the open letter […]
[…]education as they see the value that it brings, are clearly making enormous sacrifices in order to bring this about. The increasing borrowing of these parents highlighted in the survey continues a worrying trend whereby the most vulnerable families are trapped in a spiral of more and more debt. Any further increases in the costs of college through increased student charges or reductions in the maintenance grant will merely serve to further attack struggling families already crippled by wider recessionary measures. We would call on the Government and Minister Quinn to have the costs of college at the forefront of […]
[…]engage with representative organisations of lecturers and postdoctoral and PhD researchers in order to begin to address this systemic issue. Introduce regulations or legislate to ensure all persons employed to teach in higher education institutions earn a living wage at a minimum. Engage with the Higher Education Authority, universities and higher education institutions, trade unions and other worker representative organisations to develop regulations around the use of fixed-term and part-time contracts and contracts of indefinite duration. Work with relevant stakeholders to develop a tangible plan to end precarity in higher education. Invest in public research and public-public partnerships for research, […]
[…]and that students are involved in working out the detail and the roll-out of these provisions in order for them to make as much impact as possible. We welcome the release of the plan for re-opening. However, it is almost the end of July, we feel it should have been released sooner as students need clarity now on how the new academic year will […]
[…]surrounding exams and progression; Speak to the lecturer responsible for the module in order to find out why you failed; Ask your department about your options for repeat or appeal; Discuss your options with your students’ union. How do I check the progress of a grant application? You can check the progress of your grant application using the SUSI grant Application Tracker. You need your application reference number (it usually begins with a W) and some other login details that you’ll have created yourself at the start of the application process. The SUSI helpline (0761 08 7874) or your […]
[…]health insurance. No other group in the country is required to have private health insurance. In order to rectify this anomaly and ensure equality for all students, Senator Malcolm Byrne has introduced a Seanad Private Members Bill titled the Health Insurance (International Students) (Amendment) Bill 2021. This Bill is a simple Bill and would remove international students from the definition of ordinarily resident, thereby removing the legal requirement for them to have very expensive private health insurance and allowing them access more affordable and tailored insurance that meets all requirements. We would urge you to support this Bill and to work with other Government colleagues to help protect the higher education sector […]
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[…]be staging socially distanced protests calling for urgent action on higher education funding in order to make sure that there is Education for All across this island. The USI and Students’ Unions will be encouraging students to get involved in the campaign and contact their local representatives. The pledge is available at usi.ie/EducationForAll and we will continue to call on every TD to sign the pledge and commit to working with us on these vital issues which prevent Ireland from proving Education for All.” The over-reliance on the private sector to meet student accommodation needs is also outlined in the […]
USI Congress has been called and will take place on 27-30 March at Treacy’s West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. […]
[…]USI says Government needs a plan to increase this funding by €11.5 million in order to reach safe counsellor to student ratios to combat the mental health crisis currently affecting our young people, including our students. This crisis was shown in the Jigsaw My World 2 survey where 8,290 of those surveyed were students, and of the over 8,000 student respondents, 10 per cent said that they had attempted suicide. Of those who tried to take their own lives, 54 per cent said they tried to get help afterwards, and of those, 48 per cent said they found it ‘difficult/very difficult’ to […]
[…]amendments that would overturn this decision. Amendments tabled thus far have been ruled out of order by the chair. International students already pay extortionate fees to study in this country and should be able to avail of insurance that meets their needs and doesn’t put them out of pocket by hundreds of euros. Moreover, the insurance cover currently used by students go beyond health and also includes repatriation, but under this judgement there will be no repatriation covered, meaning that students are likely to have worse cover than at present. Up to 30,000 students could be affected by the […]
[…]be put in place by Government and institutions and a focus put on online teaching and learning in order to provide clarity for the rest of this semester, according to the Union of Students in Ireland. Having consulted USI’s member organisations and considered an independent report carried out in the UK on COVID-19 outbreaks among students there, USI says a decision needs to be made to keep college learning online – except for courses that necessitate in person delivery – while ensuring students are properly supported. USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick explained that students and the rest of the third-level sector […]
[…]a requirement to have a written agreement which sets out minimum protections for both parties in order to benefit from the rent-a-room tax breaks, but Government repeatedly says that such legislation would put homeowners off renting out rooms in their homes. However, this research shows that most homeowners feel more secure having an agreement, and the lack of legislation simply allows more malign homeowners a free reign to do whatever they when renting out a room to students or others. With the ability to make €14,000 on offer, there should be some basic rules and requirements, to stop people being evicted or […]
[…]welcome, and the National Skills Map recently proposed by USI, ICTU and ISSU could be utilised in order to do this. But in this process it is vital that funding for Back to Education is not cut. Download the Locked Out: Investing In A Future For Youth and read the OECD Report here. For more information contact: Joe O’Connor USI President on […]
[…]are more vulnerable. Some students have underlying health conditions and have had to move home in order for them to be able to self-isolate away from their shared student accommodation. Some students had very tough decisions to make in a hurry, such as those from India who had 24 hours to decide whether to go home as the borders were closing and they didn’t have time to get reassurance on rent refunds. The USI is calling on the companies – ISA Accommodation Dublin, Uninest, Aparto and Athlone Student Rooms – to look at ways they can support students who have paid […]
[…]change in numerous areas to bring these important supports up to date and to the level required in order to open access to third-level education to as many people as possible for the benefit of society, our citizens and the economy.” The situation facing the many students who have also found themselves in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment because of income lost during the COVID-19 pandemic is also highlighted in the submission. It is USI’s understanding that this payment is currently being treated as reckonable income. USI believes that this payment should be treated like other social protection payments […]
[…]through no fault of their own, have found themselves having to rely on Jobseekers allowance in order to survive, the rates of which have now been savagely cut for those under 26.” The stunt was organised by We’re Not Leaving, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), ICTU Youth, the Young Workers Network, Mandate Youth and SpunOut.ie – who will all be lobbying the Seanad to have the €32 million cut overturned and replaced with a commensurate increase in the banking levy. For more information contact USI Communications & Research Executive Grainne O’Reilly on 087-6776636, or 01-9052100, or Máire Ní Mhurchú […]
[…]available to them and that they discuss their personal needs and preferences with their doctor, in order to get the contraceptive option best suited to them. Take the simple survey atwww.talkoptions.ie to explore the available options. The results can be helpful to support further discussion with your doctor to identify the option that best suits your body and lifestyle”. Riona Durkan, Brand Manager of Durex Ireland: “Every student has the right to good sexual health and good sexual health education. As condoms are the only form of contraception that can protect against both pregnancy and STIs, we want people to feel […]
[…]is encouraging students to know the signs, along with the supports and resources available, in order to be able to help friends and family members who may have suicidal thoughts, this World Suicide Prevention Day (10th September). The Union is also taking the opportunity to express its appreciation for the third level mental health funding recently announced by Minister Simon Harris, but also to recognise and highlight the need for sustainable annual core funding for student mental health services. USI Vice President for Welfare, Clare Austick said: “On World Suicide Prevention Day 2020, the USI and all its members remember […]
[…]that the government further subsidise higher education institutions by a minimum of €17.5m in order to deliver a reduction in the Student Contribution Charge of at least €250. Research shows income-contingent loans would cost €10bn over 12 years. The financial strain of college and the effects of student debt spans across all communities and groups including parents, children, staff and teachers – not just students. America’s student loan debt ($1tn+) is greater in value than the combined economies of Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia. With 10 of 14 Institutes of Technology in serious financial difficulty, using student debt to plug this gap […]
[…]clear that SIPTU and USI will continue to campaign together on issues of mutual interest and in order to support the aims of our members in both unions.” SIPTU Manufacturing Division Organiser, Teresa Hannick, said: “SIPTU members in Ballina Beverages in Coca Cola welcome the USI Congress support for their campaign for collective bargaining rights. They also welcome the USI Congress support for the IUF Taste Zero Rights campaign. “The company are clearly in breach of their own human rights policy by failing to engage in collective bargaining with SIPTU and its members. Hopefully, this motion will help the management […]
[…]to adopting equal opportunities policies and procedures as an employer and service provider in order to combat discrimination and value diversity. The Union of Students in Ireland will not tolerate discrimination based on gender, civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, membership of the Traveller community, gender expression, gender identity, country of origin, socio-economic background. The first nine grounds are those specifically mentioned by the Equality Acts but discrimination can occur also on other characteristics. The Union of Students in Ireland reserves the right to add to these groups at any time. 3. Taking Action: The Union […]
[…]Higher Education in Ireland is under threat. The judge in the initial ruling recognised that in order to be economically and socially prosperous in today’s society, it was imperative that citizens have access to higher education. The Government, rather than act to legislate on that right, shamefully challenged the ruling.” “Students in Ireland today face a soaring cost of living and the second highest fees in Europe, while Government has actively disinvested in third-level education. Education is a right, not a privilege. Thousands of students have mobilised against student loans, to defend the SUSI grant, and to demand that Government […]
[…]engaging with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Department of Health in order to secure incremental credit for these categories of nurses, to ensure they receive the same benefit as those qualifying in 2016.” The proposals arrived at involve the following as of the 1st March 2016 – The restoration of pay for students on 36 week placement directly linked to the staff nurse rate of pay The rate to be set is at 70% of the staff nurse rate of pay Incremental credit of €2014 will apply on graduation once 16 weeks of work has been […]
[…]of 70% of the fee is a burden on student apprentices. The decision should be reversed in order to foster the growth of apprenticeships and reach targets set out by the Department of Education and Skills . Institutes of Technology levied the student contribution in respect of apprentices since 2004, with FÁS and SOLAS paying up to 70% of the contribution and apprentices paying the remainder before the introduction of the new pro-rata Student Contribution fee of €1,000 per annum. The Programme for Government (p. 47) states that in partnership with the Apprenticeship Council and industry the Government will double the number […]
[…]01 702 8100.” Ms Carroll said that the RTB has also published a guide to security deposits in order to provide clarity on this frequently debated area. Both tenants and landlords should read this guide before initiating a tenancy to avoid any problems over the course of a tenancy. The RTB Rent Index provides the most accurate data on actual rents in areas around Ireland. Websites like Daft.ie are useful for renting, while Students’ Union Facebook groups or free websites like homes.usi.ie for digs are useful sources to find […]
[…]full ownership and intellectual property of the material developed. Making the applications In order to apply for either (or both) position(s) please send a CV, cover letter and budget to Aoife Price at mentalhealth@usi.ie . Examples of previous work and sample interface for this project are particularly welcome. Queries regarding application should also be sent to this address. Deadline for applications is 12 noon on the 29th of June 2018 Shortlisted tenderers may be asked to attend for […]
[…]national charity. Congress mandates: The Vice President for Campaigns, the Vice President for the Border, Midlands and Western Region and the Vice President for the Southern Region to explore the feasibility of a National Fundraising Day for the next 3 years, with the aim of involving all Member Organisations in dedicated fundraising activities once a year. 12 CZN 2 STUDENTS IN THE WORKPLACE Congress notes: That in order to help fund their education, many students take up a part time job. Congress welcomes: The decision to reverse the cut to the minimum wage, which targeted students in part time […]
[…]Showcase advises students on the skills they will need (and shows them how to acquire them) in order to help them decide what they want to do, and to get their career off to the best possible start when they graduate.” Mark Mitchell, Director, […]
[…]main driver for stress. 71% of current placement students hold part-time jobs during placement in order to afford rent, materials for teaching, travel and food, citing the €1,500 Gaeltacht fee as the biggest motivation for working part-time while on placement. 89% of current students and 79% of graduates say that the compulsory Gaeltacht fee is too high. Speaking at the launch, USI President Michael Kerrigan, said, “Work placement is invaluable preparation for student teachers pursuing their vocation as educators. Students are following their dreams to teach the next generation while battling the high cost of living with no financial support […]
[…]of higher education policy and practice.” Joe O’Connor, President of USI, said – “In order to enhance quality and standards in Higher Education, it is vitally important that the voice of the student is listened to and harnessed effectively. This survey, through this national partnership, allows us to gauge student feedback in a way we had previously been unable to. I would call on all students to ensure they have their say, and for Higher Education Institutions to take this input seriously in implementing initiatives following on from analysis of the data produced.” Some Results from the Pilot Survey 72% of […]
[…]that the government further subsidise higher education institutions by a minimum of €17m in order to deliver a reduction in the Student Contribution Charge of at least €250. One method to fund this is to increase percentage of tax revenue as a per cent of GDP (currently at 30% to the OECD average of 34% through progressive taxation measures. This can be in the form of spending, income or revenue. If people can graduate debt free, they will immediately begin to save and spend more while contributing to the labour market. Evidence shows that those 40 years old or younger […]
[…]role’s responsibilities; Carry out other duties and activities as may reasonably be required in order to support colleagues in achieving shared goals; Actively engage in individual and team professional development activities; Carry out the responsibilities of the role in a resource-efficient manner; Adhere to USI policies and practices, and actively support and promote USI vision, mission, and objectives. To apply for this position, please send a CV and covering letter setting out your suitability for the role, to: info@usi.ie by the deadline: 12th February 2016 at 5pm. Late applications and canvassing will […]
[…]responsibilities; • Carry out other duties and activities as may reasonably be required in order to support colleagues in achieving shared goals; • Actively engage in individual and team professional development activities; • Carry out the responsibilities of the role in a resource-efficient manner; • Adhere to USI policies and practices, and actively support and promote USI vision, mission, and objectives. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Essential Criteria: Degree or equivalent in community development, research,youth work or in a relevant health, education or social sector discipline. Minimum of two years’ experience in developing and implementing programmes relevant to the youth […]
[…]in third level settings, in Trinity College, Dublin. From today, third-level institutions can order free condom dispensers from the HSE, which will enable the provision of free condoms and sexual health information to students on campuses nationwide. Information leaflets will be made available with the condom dispensers, which will outline to students how to use condoms correctly, and will emphasise the importance of using condoms consistently and every time sex happens. The information leaflets will direct students to HSE-led and HSE-funded websites for further information about sexual health and wellbeing; www.sexualwellbeing.ie and www.man2man.ie. Speaking ahead of the launch, the Minister for Health, Simon […]
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[…]taken to make a new one and a tonne of recycled paper saves 17 trees! Get your recycling in order! Don’t leave the fridge door open for too long while getting food. For every 10–20 seconds the door is open it takes 45 minutes for the fridge to cool down to its original temperature. Limit Midnight Snacking! By eating veggie two days a week you can reduce your food chain emissions by nearly 30%. The effect of one kilo of beef on the environment is equivalent to that of seven litres of petroleum so it pays to cut down and adopt a […]
[…]report co-author said: “The SES survey shows there is a gap that our colleges need to make up in order to respond to students’ needs. Not only the needs of the large percentage of students who are directly affected by sexual misconduct and harassment, but also their peers – the people they are most likely to share these experiences with and who will be best placed as active bystanders to intervene to prevent future incidents. “Fortunately, the Department of Education and Skills supports the Consent Framework launched in 2019, which is one of the most progressive policies that there is […]
[…]taken to make a new one and a tonne of recycled paper saves 17 trees! Get your recycling in order! Don’t leave the fridge door open for too long while getting food. For every 10–20 seconds the door is open it takes 45 minutes for the fridge to cool down to its original temperature. Limit Midnight Snacking! By eating veggie two days a week you can reduce your food chain emissions by nearly 30%. The effect of one kilo of beef on the environment is equivalent to that of seven litres of petroleum so it pays to cut down and adopt a […]
[…]that will act as a corporation set up by the USI to tackle the student accommodation crisis in order to alleviate the pressure from the private rental market. 4. Investigate the feasibility and provide for the creation of a capital grant specifically for HEI’s planning, development and construction of on- campus student accommodation. 5. To ensure that NAMA recognises the student housing issue as a social issue and to be recognised as a social housing issue to assist with development and planning to meet demand. 6. Consideration to be given to tax measures to develop on-campus accommodation for HEIs. 7. […]
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[…]people to leave their home countries such as arms trade, fossil fuel industry, and prison and border industries. 2021 CZN 4 USI Climate Action Network Proposed By USI Vice President Dublin region Congress recognises The important role young people and particularly students have played in the fight against global warming. Climate change is here. As the impact of climate change intensifies over the coming few years, it is the children and young people of today who will face the worst effects. Young people across the globe have taken to the streets, to protest against the lack of action on […]
[…]participate in it fully. Funding opportunities with relevant bodies should also be researched in order to allow more MOs to engage with the scheme. Congress also mandates: The Leas-Uachtarán don Ghaeilge to create a resource pack with specific guidelines on how to complete certain actions as outlined in the scheme, so that they can become more bilingual. Repeals: 20 GAE 8 2021 GAE 3: Seachtain na Gaeilge Molta ag/Proposed by Coiste Cultúrtha AMLÉ Aithníonn an Chomhdháil Go mbíonn Seachtain na Gaeilge á réachtail go náisiúnta idir 1-17 Márta gach bliain. Creideann an Chomhdháil Go bhfuil sé tábhachtach go n-eagraítear imeachtaí […]
[…]education. You can download the submission here: USI Pre-Budget Submission 2017 USI VP for the Border, Midlands and Western region, Michael Kerrigan, hand-delivered a copy of the pre-budget submission with students from GMIT Castlebar campus, to Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s offices in Tucker Street, Castlebar; and USI VP for the Southern region, Niamh Murtagh, hand-delivered a copy at 9am to Micheál Martin’s offices in Turner’s Cross, Cork. “The third-level sector has struggled to perform during many years of austerity.” Annie Hoey, USI President, said. “USI believes that the sector should be praised for its efforts to deliver quality education during a sustained […]
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[…]Regional Vice Presidents to investigate the communication methods of each Member Organisation in order to collate best practice from each Member Organisation in order to assist each Member Organisation to improve their communication methods where necessary. Congress further mandates: The VP Campaigns, in conjunction with the Regional Vice Presidents, to agree a Memorandum of Understanding with each Member Organisation on communicating important information with their students. Congress further mandates: The VP Campaigns to work with Union staff to create effective, alternative means of communicating to students in Member Organisations and to include progress in this regard as a standing item […]
The Union of Students in Ireland is now recruiting two staff to join its Dublin-based operation. Applying Candidates should apply by forwarding a CV and a letter stating the title of the role applied for and outlining your suitability for the role (with adherence to the tasks and criteria) to arrive by 1pm on Friday 2nd June 2017, to: The Recruitment Officer The Union of Students in Ireland Portview House Thorncastle Street Ringsend Dublin 4 Or by email to info@usi.ie. The subject line should state your name and the reference code for the job. The Roles are: Public Relations Executive […]
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[…]effected with a view to informing Member Organisations on the issue. 15 AAQA 10 Cross-border student mobility Congress believes: Currently there is very low cross-border student mobility between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland That education should be free and fairly funded- this also goes for the students who chose to travel over the border for their education Every student should be able to access support for travel, course costs, maintenance support and studying cross-border should not be a barrier to support. Congress notes: In 1996/97, almost one in 10 students in the NI colleges were […]
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[…]according to The Department of Health, up to 200,000 people in Ireland suffer from eating disorders, with numbers growing every year, and that many of those affected are teens and young people. Congress mandates: The Vice President, Welfare to roll out Healthy Eating Campaigns every year, which include a drive to raise awareness of the various forms of eating disorders. This mandate to expire after a period of 3 years, if not re-approved by Congress. 13 WEL 3 SEXUAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN IN FIRST SEMESTER Congress notes: Fifty five per cent of Irish 18-year-olds will leave secondary school without any […]
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[…]Union Congress notes That students fall into a demographic who are often affected by disordered eating. Congress further notes The lack of information for third level students around disordered eating and the stigma of shame and silence this creates. Congress notes with concern The lack of visibility and funding for services and supports that are aimed at those with disordered eating available within HEIs, FEs and the wider community. Congress mandates The VP for Welfare and the VP for Campaigns to work with relevant organisations to develop a campaign resource pack for MO’s to utilise, as well as creating a […]
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[…]paid significantly less than those employed prior to the signing of the Croke Park Agreement, in order to ensure protection for current workers. Congress further mandates: The USI President to lobby that as part of these re-negotiations that the pay gap and inequities which have now formulated between newer entrants and those staff previously in place should be addressed. Congress further mandates: The USI President to take a stance that across the entire public service, not just in Higher Education, that the unfair imbalance and treatment of young people and graduates be looked at as a priority. 13 NA 6 […]
