Frequently Asked Questions about annual assembly: answered here!

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What the dates and times for An Chomhdháil Bhliantúil (Annual Assembly) 2024?

April 2nd, Day 1 (online): Log into Zoom from 10:30am-10:45am. The day will end at the very latest by 4:30pm!

April 3rd, Day 2 (in person): registration will be open from 9:30am-10:30am and the day will end at 4:30pm.

You and your delegates must be registered by March 26th. There will be no exceptions to this deadline.

I have never attended An Chomhdháil Bhliantúil (Annual Assembly) or any ISSU event before, what do I need to know?

Don’t worry about it being your first time attending this event! Upon registration, a consent form was sent to your parent/guardian and this needs to be filled in before the event. You will receive an online delegate pack prior to the event with the information you need to know!

Who should attend?

Up to 4 delegates from any school in the Republic of Ireland on behalf of their student council. This can ne any student in second-level from 1st year right up to 6th year. As long as they are nominated as members of their student council or are nominated on behalf of their student council.

Is An Chomhdháil Bhliantúil (Annual Assembly) free to attend?

Yes! There is no cost to register and attend. The only cost you need to cover is your transport to the event. ISSU is not in a position to reimburse travel for this event. Lunch will be provided at the in person day on April 3rd

What are the different delegate types?

There are two types of delegate at An Chomhdháil Bhliantúil (Annual Assembly).

Voting Delegates: Member schools can send 2 voting delegates as part of their delegation. This means they can vote in the elections and on motions.

Non Voting Delegates/Observers: Member Schools can send 2 non voting delegates as part of their delegates as well as 2 voting delegates. Non member schools can send up to 4 non-voting delegates. These delegates get to take place in the workshops, activities and much more at the event but cannot vote.

Do I need to wear my school uniform?

Not at all! Wear whatever you’re comfortable in and if you want to wear something to symbolise your school go ahead?

I am travelling from faraway, is there going to be late registration open at the event?

Yes, just let the ISSU Membership support team know in advance via studentvoice@issu.ie

Do I need to bring a teacher to the event?

This is not mandatory but we recommend bringing a teacher if you or your delegates are not used to travelling independently or if the majority of your delegation are in Junior Cycle.

Will there be any guidance getting from bus/train stations to the venue on April 3rd?

Yes, between 9:15am-10:15am there will be stewards with ISSU signs and yellow hi vis vets to guide you to Liberty Hall Theatre from Heuston Station, Connolly Station, Busáras and the Spire. The exaclty details of where these stewards will be waiting will be emailed to you!