USI welcome free antigen tests for third level students

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, TD, with Superintendent Barry Doyle, Garda National Community Engagement Bureau, Clare Austick, President of USI, and Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, TD, raising awareness of the signs of drink ‘spiking’ and to give guidance on how to help potential victims and encourage reporting of any suspected incidents.

Plans to provide funds for free antigen tests for third level students across Ireland has been welcomed by the national students union.

In December, Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris announced a €9 million fund for further and higher education institutions to provide free antigen tests to students across Ireland.