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Raise the Roof: Housing for all

Sep 7, 2018

The Union of Students in Ireland has decided to give wholehearted support to the national RAISE the ROOF campaign focused on the right to housing for all in Ireland. This page outlines why USI has taken this position and provides members and supporters with...

Representation

Sep 5, 2018

Become a Rep! At USI we seek to improve education every day through standing up for students and ensuring they have strong representation nationally. Our member Students’ Unions work within their college setting to change things for students by working with...

Accommodation and Finance Guide

Aug 20, 2018 | Accommodation, Featured

Going to college in 2018? This guide is for you. Download this latest edition of the USI and Residential Tenancies Board guide to student accommodation and finance, or just read it here. USI Accommodation and Finance Guide 2018FinalDownload

Accommodation and Finance Guide

Aug 20, 2018

This accommodation and finance guide, prepared by the Union of Students in Ireland and the Residential Tenancies Board, will be arriving in Students’ Unions soon. This sneak preview gives you a roundup of all the most important information a student about to...

USI supporting NUI Galway SU in “Cuirt Shakedown” case

Aug 2, 2018 | Featured, RELEASES

The Union of Students in Ireland is awaiting with interest the result of a determination of the Residential Tenancies Board on a case between NUI Galway Students’ Union and Cuirt na Corribe, a private accommodation provider, which is taking place today. The...

USI urges homeowners to open their door to students

Aug 1, 2018 | RELEASES

USI is calling on homeowners with a spare room in their home to open their door to students in need of accommodation. To promote the Homes For Study initiative, a major promotional campaign is now underway across Ireland. Home owners in areas such as Dublin, Galway,...

USI makes submission to the Low Pay Commission on the Hospitality Sector

Aug 1, 2018 | Campaigns, Featured

The Union of Students in Ireland has made a submission to the Low Pay Commission on the Hospitality Sector. The detailed report is based on original research conducted by USI and lays out how students working in Hospitality experience their work, pay and conditions....

USI urges leaving cert students to consider digs accommodation for college

Jun 25, 2018 | Featured

As the leaving Cert comes to a close, homeowners are encouraged to rent their spare rooms to students tax-free The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is urging students going to college next year to consider looking at digs style student accommodation as an affordable...

USI Pre Budget Submission 2019

Jun 19, 2018 | Featured, Policy

The Union of Students in Ireland has published its Pre-Budget Submission to the Government of Ireland for the 2019 financial year. USI PRE BUDGET SUBMISSION 2019_FINAL (PDF)

USI demands end to rent hikes for students

May 29, 2018 | Campaigns, Featured, RELEASES

USI is supporting Sinn Féin Bill giving students living in student specific accommodation the full protection of the Residential Tenancies Acts The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is supporting the Sinn Féin Bill giving students living in student specific...

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