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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