Many international students are experiencing overcrowded living situations and are worried they will not be able to pay their rent because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey carried out by the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS).
Last Friday ICOS Executive Director, Sarah Lennon, wrote to the Minister for Employment Affairs & Social Protection to raise deep concerns over the difficulties facing international students and the challenges many have in trying to obtain a PPS number or access State supports.
The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) has today published the results of their survey outlining the health and wellbeing of international students during the Covid-19 crisis.
The ICOS office is closed until further notice. The decision was taken as a result of the government's announcement advising people to work from home due to Covid-19.
ICOS has produced a resource on COVID-19, which will be regularly updated with information as it emerges.
The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) has today released its pre-election manifesto and has warned that action must be taken by the incoming government to ensure that Ireland’s place as a popular destination for international students is sustained.
ICOS has been alerted that some students are being contacted by a person pretending to be an immigration officer. The scammer claims he is ringing students in relation to their immigration permission and demands a payment be made over the phone.
There is an important new law being debated next week in Dáil Éireann which could have an impact on international students. The Health Insurance Amendment Bill 2019, which is looking at reforming part of the insurance industry..
The Department of Justice and Equality have launched a public consultation on how existing hate speech legislation in Ireland can be improved.
Budget 2020 was announced as an "unsurprising" budget but what impact will in have on the lives of international students in Ireland. Read more in our article on Budget 2020.
Following a review of the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP), INIS has taken the decision to include Foundation Programmes on the list, meaning that providers delivering these programmes to non-EEA students will now need to submit applications to INIS for inclusion on the ILEP.
Degree level college students who live in Dublin city or county, who have previously registered with INIS, and who are progressing to the second or later year of a degree course, will be able to renew their IRP cards through an online application system.
ICOS is a registered charity
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