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A sober reflection on Minimum Unit Pricing
The retail price of alcohol rose significantly last week as a government decision that a minimum price of 10 cent per gram of alcohol must be introduced in all off-licenses and supermarkets. Since the law Read more…
Lead Story
Direct Provision residents at higher risk of Covid
Cases of the virus were 49% more common in Direct Provision than the general public during some stages of the pandemic. Read more…
Features
Daire Keogh – A year in DCU
When asked about the trials and tribulations of his first year as president of DCU during a global pandemic, Keogh jokes: “There’s the famous line in the movie Airplane!, ‘What a time to give up the cigarettes’. Read more…
DCU News
DCU to launch six new undergraduate courses in 2021
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU has announced the introduction of six new undergraduate courses and four new specialisms for September 2021.
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Minister of Further and Higher Education works with the USI to enhance student wellbeing
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Minister of Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris has announced the formation of a working group dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of third-level students.
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Can’t Get Home – The initiative to help international students cope with staying in Ireland
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have launched a virtual campaign for international students within Ireland.
DCU News
DCU awarded Irish University 2020 by the Sunday Times
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU has been named the Irish University of 2021 by the Sunday Times.
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Trinity College secure €100m loan from EIB
[dropcap]Trinity [/dropcap]College has received a €100 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a period of 30 years.
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The College View Issue 2 | News and Opinion
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The College View Issue 2 | Sport
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DCU News
Videos reveal rats on DCU accommodation
[dropcap]Two[/dropcap] videos of rats in Larkfield courtyard have been circulating in a DCU Facebook group chat.
DCU News
DCU society disbanded due to lack of venue
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] Pool and Snooker Society have been forced to cease their operations for the coming year due to being unable to find a venue.
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DCU societies call for A&F committee resignations
[dropcap]The[/dropcap] committee of the Accounting & Finance (A&F) society should resign, according to a hand delivered letter from several DCU clubs and societies.
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DCU Underwater Hockey | The College View
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The Presidential Elections 2018 | The College View
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We discuss revenge porn | The College View
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Pirate Radio | The College View
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National News
Steamed passengers puts Iarnród Éireann off track
[dropcap]Irish[/dropcap] rail has set up an alcohol ban on four of their rail services following “constant complaints” of antisocial behaviour.
Budget 2019
BUDGET 2019: Social Welfare
[dropcap]All [/dropcap]social welfare payments are to increase by €5 per week from next year. The Christmas bonus for welfare recipients will also be restored in full, to commence later this year. Donohoe said: “In addition Read more…
Budget 2019
BUDGET 2019: Justice
[dropcap]Minister [/dropcap]of Finance, Paschal Donohoe has announced an additional €60 million euro to be spent on reforms within the department of Justice and Equality. The €60 million will be used to provide additional asylum accommodation, Read more…
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DCU students join the parade at the National Housing Protest
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] Students’ Union joined the National Housing Protest calling for fair rent and adequate housing on Wednesday October 3, 2018.
DCU News
DCU unveils long awaited student centre
The centre will welcome an estimated 50,000 students in the next decade. It was funded entirely through donations from the Tony Ryan Trust, Bank of Ireland, DCU Commercial activities, alongside €8 million raised from student levees. Read more…
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Shanowen Spar closed due to arson attack
[dropcap]Gardaí[/dropcap]are currently investigating an arson attack which occurred at the Shanowen Square Spar on Saturday morning.
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