This Tuesday and Wednesday, DCU students will be asked whether the DCU Students Union should remain members of the wider Union of Students Ireland (USI). Those in support of DCUSU remaining as members of the Read more…
You can take the bus, the Luas, or even the train and believe that you are not being recorded, but you are. CCTV cameras have been installed for public safety, yet, there isn’t any recording Read more…
The country is crying out for apprentices every year. They drive our economy upwards, but the rate they are on is well below minimum wage. Working a minimum of 39 hours a week and starting Read more…
A survey conducted by Microsoft online for international safer internet day showcased that 69% of people experienced an “online risk” last year. The main risks highlighted in the survey were: cyberbullying, hate speech, and threats Read more…
The shortage of taxis in Ireland is an issue that has profoundly been discussed and debated, but no real meaningful or productive improvement has been accomplished as of yet. While many taxi drivers have Read more…
The 2022 national average for the driving test pass rate is 53.2 according to the Road Safety Authority (RSA). A figure that shows roughly half of those who attempt their driving test fail. I consider Read more…
When different rates of the minimum wage were introduced in correlation with working age, the justification was that young people had fewer responsibilities than older people in the working industry. At the moment, workers under Read more…
It can be refreshing to hear people share stories of their own experiences with mental health. It’s nice to know we’re not alone and raise awareness for where we can go to get help. What’s Read more…
Many of us have been witnessing the downfall of the health services in Ireland as significant pressure persists due to a surge of patients presenting to emergency departments (ED) across the country, GP practices and Read more…
The desperate plight of refugees and migrants requires rethinking our current system Over 12,000 people applied for asylum in Ireland last year. This represents an over 400 per cent year-on-year increase according to the Department Read more…
Recently British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced his intention to introduce new anti-trade union and strike legislation. The new law seeks to impose “minimum service levels” for key public sector jobs such as in Read more…
Like everyone, I regressed over the last number of years by revisiting some of my favourite films and television shows from my younger years. Although far from perfect, they were a comfort during a strange Read more…
Recent tech layoffs provide indigenous industry an opportunity to flourish. Following the pandemic world leaders of every stripe and colour had one message: ‘Build Back Better’. This pledge pervaded the airwaves of various governmental bodies Read more…
The European Union have announced a new regulation for all mobile devices to adopt the same charging cable by 2024. This new EU law will make it mandatory for all technology companies to provide a Read more…
In the 2008 film Forgetting Sarah Marshall, the bandsman Aldous Snow (Russell Brand) amazed audiences. In one of Infant Sorrow’s songs, Snow encourages listeners to ‘do something’… anything really. While the lead singer does not specify what Read more…
Last month, Minister of State for land use, Pippa Hackett launched a vision for Ireland’s trees, woods and forests until 2050. The new plan outlines promising guidelines for “the right trees in the right places Read more…
On the 16th of October, Transport for Ireland launched the fourth phase of its BusConnects plan. This includes two more 24-hour bus routes the G1 and the G2. This brings the total number of bus Read more…
An Post have attempted to rework the convenience of sending a letter or envelope by introducing a digital stamp service, that can only be purchased through the established company app. This digital stamp auxiliary will Read more…
On September 25th Italians went to the polls, and to the shock and horror of many onlookers, it was the far-right ‘Brothers of Italy’ party who came on top. Their controversial leader, Giorgia Meloni, was Read more…
With the release of Netflix’s true crime series ‘Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’ has come infinite backlash, alongside concomitant praise. While the families of victims of the Milwaukee Monster’s heinous acts of murder, necrophilia, paedophilia Read more…
The decision by the coalition to halt the increase in the pension age will further constrain young people’s spending power. Ireland is increasingly becoming a country for old people. The boomer – 1964-65 – generation Read more…
“Ah come on Ref, are you blind? That was clearly in!”, yelled the coach while attending an under 9’s game of soccer. A format of the game where there is no offside, no red cards, Read more…
Inheritance tax has been in the news recently, with an advisory government tax commission proposing a reduction in the tax-free threshold of €335,000, from which point inheritance is taxed at 33%. This proposal was quickly Read more…
As social media companies continue to expand, governments are looking to challenge encryption features with tighter online regulations. Meta the parent company to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram continues to operate with enormous market and Read more…
During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone around the world had to alter their daily routines. That ranged from online shopping to online teaching and people were forced to work from home. While Read more…