Students in Athlone have joined a nationwide protest over measures in last month's Budget.
A nationwide protest took place at 11minutes past 11 today at third level campuses across the country, including at TUS.
Hundreds of students here at @TUS_Athlone_ for the #USIWalkout - fantastic to see so many students fighting for their rights 💪🏼 @TUS_SU_ pic.twitter.com/pAnIk1LNCj
— Hannah, USI (BMW) (@USI_BMW) October 13, 2022
The USI claims that Budget 2023 has failed to support students in the cost-of-living crisis -
Hannah Brennan is Vice President for Border, Midlands & Western Region of USI and was in Athlone today.
She told Shannonside FM there was a strong turnout in Athlone
"We're absolutely delighted with the crowd that came out today, there's hundreds and hundreds. We estimate that a thousand students walked out of their classes, walked out of their college, and stood, rallied, and chanted with us".
