Leanna Byrne | Editor
Students of Dublin City University (DCU) have voted to affiliate with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) with a margin of one vote.
With a total valid poll of 1,451 votes the referendum just scraped past a quorum of 1,234. The ‘Yes’ side received 726 votes to 725 students voting to remain outside of USI.
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Votes were cast through DCU’s online voting system from February 26th till 7pm this evening. An estimated turnout stands at approximately 12 per cent.
DCU will now become a member of USI and will contribute €8 for membership. Part-time students will only have to pay €5. This will also allow them access to sabbatical officer training and 14 votes at USI Congress.
