USI
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil Opposition Defeat Seanad Motion Calling for Free Education
The defeat is a blow to student activists, who had strongly supported the Labour motion.
USI Votes to Introduce Full-Time Irish Language Officer, Delaying Decision on Postgraduate Officer
The union also voted to introduce a Dublin regional officer and rejected calls to abolish the Vice-President for Campaigns.
Contribution
Bruton has Listened and Learned from Universities and Students. Now he Must Act.
In a sector that now has two heads to lobby, Bruton and Mitchell O’Connor should do more than listen.
The Role Students Will Play in the Next Stage in the Abortion Rights Campaign
Annie Hoey, President of USI, writes that students must be ready to campaign following the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly.
Court Cases to Protest Marches: the History of the Student Abortion Movement
Looking at the history of the movement to gain access to abortion in Ireland, it is clear that students have always had a substantial impact.
Editorial
An Ireland Without Independent Students’ Unions Would be a Poorer, Less Liberal Place
Students have been vital in campaigns like marriage equality and repeal. Encroachments on autonomy threaten to end that impact.
Áit Níos Boichte, agus le Níos Lú Liobrálachais a Bheadh in Éirinn Aontais na Mac Léinn Neamhspleácha
Bhí ról riachtanach ag mic léinn i bhfeachtais, aisghairm agus comhionannas pósta ina measc. Bagraíonn sáruithe na féinrialach sin an tionchar atá acu.
The Student Movement’s Renewed Commitment to the Irish Language
USI voting to introduce a full-time, paid vice-president for the Irish language is another symbol of students renewed commitment to seeing the language flourish.
Why Students’ Unions and Universities are on the Same Page Over Autonomy
Colleges are calling for autonomy from the government, while restricting the freedoms of their students' unions.
Amid Increasing Encroachments on Their Freedoms, Students’ Unions Seek to Legislate for Independence
Feeling unable to act, campaign and budget free of interference from their institutions, unions fear they will be unable to fulfil their mandate to students.