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Representations Ireland
Name
Aontas na Mac Léinn Iarbhunscoileanna
Union of Secondary Students - USS
Type of Members
All those registered as school students in Ireland.
Amount of members
450 000
General Assembly
50
Budget
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Organisation's Staff
0
Year of Foundation
2002
Basic Structure
The daily affairs are managed by a board. This board consists of a president, vice president, secretary, development officer, welfare officer, education officer, oifigeach na Gaeilge/Irish language officer and a treasurer.
Also, there are two regional representatives per province (there are four provinces). Finally, there is an advisory board made up of four previous board members.
Other Student Unions
None
Student Representations
All schools are required to have a student council.
Students at School Level
Schools are encouraged to consult students on any changes they wish to enforce. The Department of Education also meets with our Union in relation to changes they wish to enforce.
Students in Municipal or Governmental Bodies
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Success
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Hurdles
In Ireland lack of funding for student unions is the biggest problem for school student representation.
Issues
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