Wednesday, 03.03.2010
USI welcomes back NUI Maynooth

The Union of Students in Ireland has welcomed back the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, as members of the organisation.

USI is the sole national representative body for nearly 300,000 students in Ireland.

For the past 50 years, the organisation has worked tirelessly for the rights of students nationwide.

The union has successfully campaigned on a wide range of issues, such as increases in the availability of grant aid, the abolition of tuition fees and many other social concerns affecting students.

The organisation looks forward to many more years of campaigning for a better education system, fairer student support, diversity in access to education, and adequate funding for all of its member students - including those of NUI Maynooth.

The re-affiliation of the NUI Maynooth will add considerably to the strength of USI.

USI President, Peter Mannion, said: “I am delighted that the students of NUIM have decided that the Union of Students in Ireland is a worthwhile investment for their future. We welcome back NUIM to the organisation wholeheartedly.

Having NUIM back in USI will bring about a new and enthusiastic viewpoint to the union. As we address important issues - such as the funding of higher education and restrictions in the Student Maintenance Grant - we are delighted that we will advocate for our students as a more unified movement.”