An Chomhdháil Bhliantiúl Resources

Welcome to the An Chomhdháil Bhliantiúl Resources page!

On this page you can find all of the documents you need for An Chomdháil Bhliantiúl 2025! You can also find the timeline of events for the weeks and months leading up to An Chomdháil Bhliantiúl. Some documents may not be available to view currently, but check back here soon to find them!

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An Chomhdháil Bhliantiúl 2025 Timeline

12h February 2026

  • Delegate Registration Open

  • Coiste Gnó na nDaltaí and Monitoring and Advisory Committee Applications Open

  • Directive Mandate / Directive Policy / Constitutional Amendment Applications Open

2nd March 2026:

  • Running for Election Webinar (7-8:30pm)

8th March 2026:

  • Deadline for submitting Directive Mandates / Directive Policies / Constitutional Amendments

26th March 2025:

  • First draft of Directive Mandates / Directive Policies / Constitutional Amendments published

  • Amendment to motions window opens

23rd March 2026:

  • Candidate Information Night (7-8:30pm)

25th March 2026:

  • Deadline for Coiste Gnó na nDaltaí and Monitoring and Advisory Committee Applications (11:59pm)

  • Amendment to motions window closes (11:59pm)

29th March 2026:

  • Deadline for submitting manifestos to the Returning Officer (11.59pm)

  • Deadline for declaring social media accounts to the Returning Officer (11.59pm)

  • Deadline for confirmation of nominations (11.59pm)

  • Deadline for any reopened races (this only applies if there were no candidates for a role by the 8th April deadline) (11.59pm)

  • Deadline for switching races (11.59pm)

  • Publication of the final Directive Mandates / Directive Policies / Constitutional Amendments proposals with Amendments

31st March 2026:

  • Hustings Questions submission link opens & Zoom links made available (11am)

  • Campaigning Begins (12pm/midday)

31st March 2026:

  • Hustings Day 1 (6:30-8:30pm)

1st April 2026:

  • Hustings Day 2 (6:30-8:30pm)

3rd April 2026:

  • Campaigning Ends (6pm)

7th April 2026:

  • An Chomhdháil Bhliantiúl Day 1 (Online)

8th April 2026:

  • An Chomhdháil Bhliantiúl Day 2 (In-Person)

An Chomhdháil Bhliantiúl Documents

ISSU Constitution

ISSU Directive Policy Book

ISSU Directive Mandate Book

ISSU Assemblies Procedure

Manifesto Guidelines

ISSU Election Handbook

Campaigning Accessibility Guidelines

Scéim Teanga an Aontais

Amendments to the ISSU Assemblies Procedure

The ISSU Assemblies Procedure is the document that governs the organisation and execution of an ISSU Assembly, namely An Chomhdháil Bhlianintiúl.

Since the last Chomhdháil Bhlianintiúl, amendments have been made to the Assemblies Procedure by the Coiste Gnó.

These changes must be approved at the beginning of An Chomhdháil Bhlianintiúl 2025 by delegates. Until it is adopted, the previous Assemblies Procedure is followed.

The proposed Assemblies Procedure and the current Assemblies Procedure can be found here.

Coiste Gnó na nDaltaí & Monitoring and Advisory Committee Report

The Coiste Gnó na nDaltaí is required to publish their annual report at least 10 days in advance of An Chomhdháil Bhliantúil, which is the 12th of April.

The Coiste Gnó Report is a comprehensive document that details the work and achievements of our elected student officers. It contains individual officer reports, advocacy efforts, events, campaigns, and collaborations that represent and amplify student voices across Ireland.

The Monitoring and Advisory Committee is required to publish their annual report at least 10 days in advance of An Chomhdháil Bhliantúil, which is the 12th of April.

The Monitoring and Advisory Committee Report provides an evaluation of the ISSU’s activities, ensuring accountability, constitutional compliance, and offering guidance to student officers. It includes reviews of key events, internal and external communications, social media performance, and detailed recommendations to support future union growth and officer development.

Directive Mandates, Directive Policies, Constitutional Amendments, and Policy Due to Expire

The final list of Directive Mandates, Directive Policies, and Constitutional Amendments have been published. They are viewable at this link.