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Taoiseach Micheál Martin has shelved the Occupied Territories Bill, looking to replace the bill with new legislation due to it being ‘unconstitutional as drafted.’ Put forward in 2018 by opposition in response to Israel, the Read more…
As the cost-of-living increases for Ireland’s young learners, is it surprising that many stay home? It’s been three weeks since the Central Statistics Office (CSO) released the first results from its ‘Growing up in Ireland’ Read more…
Former DCU student Mary Hayes launches the Too Into You podcast to empower women in their relationships. The podcast was launched by Women’s Aid last Thursday (as a Galentine’s treat!) and offers clear & caring Read more…
The MPS 40th Anniversary Ball is taking place this Friday and members are in for a treat of red, black and gold! All society members are on the guest list, (though tickets are already going Read more…
Shortly after 8 am on the 25th of September 2023 on my inaugural drive into college, the wistful first-day experience I had imagined shattered in front of my eyes… literally. While driving past a bus, Read more…
With the general election at a close, another Fine Gael-Fianna Fail coalition government appears likely. However, voter apathy on the election continues to persist in Dublin. Despite a robust campaign from the Electoral Commission, voter Read more…
On the first of December 2024, the National Transport Authority of Ireland implemented a 9 percent increase in taxi fares. Pre-booking fees have also increased from €2 to €3, bringing the increase in fares to Read more…
The National Student Media Awards are back for their 25th year and seeking submissions from budding journalists. The awards recognise the contribution of students to their campus papers, magazines and other outlets across a variety Read more…
On the last race of the season, there were sure to be multiple thoughts running through race fans’ minds. Whether it would be who would win the Constructors Championship, Lewis’s last race for Mercedes, Sainz’s Read more…
With the general election at a close, another Fine Gael-Fianna Fail coalition government appears likely. However, voter apathy on the election continues to persist in Dublin. Despite a robust campaign from the Electoral Commission, voter Read more…
The general election has drawn to a close but coalition talks loom as Fianna Fail and Fine Gael need more support for a stable Dáil majority. Fianna Fail has retained its status as the largest Read more…
Over 40 International Protection Applicants have gathered outside Leinster House after being evicted from temporary accommodation in Citywest this morning, as Fine Gael and Fianna Fail parliamentary parties met for the first time post-election. The Read more…
Labour leader Ivana Bacik has hailed the recent success of the party but said that the priority is to engage with smaller left-wing parties first, as parliamentary meetings continue in Leinster House today. “My priority, Read more…
Ahead of the 2024 Irish general election, seven candidates of the Dublin-West constituency attended a debate hosted by DCU. Discussion on housing, education and transport was had, and fiery exchanges passed between candidates. In a Read more…
In the run up to a General Election, it can be difficult to know who to vote for. The Irish electoral system is complicated, with a wide array of parties and a great many candidates. Read more…
Mary Lou McDonald outlined her plans for young people while visiting DCU today. ”If and when” Sinn Féin enters the government, the party leader promised to solve the housing crisis in an effort to keep Read more…
The political landscape of Europe is more divided now than ever, with nationalist movements gaining ground from Rome to Budapest. This is aligned with what many have called a global resurgence of right-wing populism. Countries Read more…
In an RTÉ Upfront debate, all 10 major political parties discussed the current issues in Ireland, such as housing, cost of living, climate change and immigration. However, this poses the question: what was discussed for Read more…
Taoiseach Simon Harris took his campaign tour to DCU on Thursday morning, adamant to share his plans to abolish college fees. The Fine Gael leader was led through DCU’s Glasnevin campus, touring the soon to Read more…
Dublin’s Number 11 bus route is headed toward extinction. As part of the BusConnects changes, its replacement – Number 19 – will end service at Parnell Square rather than crossing south through the city. This Read more…
With the election less than three weeks away and the political campaign underway, it’s time to make sure you’re registered to vote. Voting takes place November 29th, and as per usual you must be registered Read more…
Enoch Burke has been imprisoned again by the High Court after not following court order. The secondary school teacher has previously been imprisoned twice after refusing to follow a legal order to stay away from Read more…
As internet reliance grows in society, October marked the 21st Cybersecurity Awareness Month to initiate the discussion around cyber threats on a national and international level. Students reliance on the internet for their studies, make Read more…
For many DCU students, the US presidential election is a novelty event. For American students, however, it is all too real. The College View interviewed two US students – Lauren Textor and Alex Alcala who Read more…
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