National News

Making Cents: Consumers urged to use gift cards early

November 29, 2017

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s the Christmas shopping season kicks into high gear, consumers buying gift cards and vouchers have been warned to use them up early to avoid falling victim to overly restrictive terms and conditions.

DCU News

RAG Rumble packs a punch

November 29, 2017

[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ver 450 people attended the Wright Venue on Monday 20th November to witness 15 fights of pure intensity at RAG Rumble, featuring some of St Patrick’s and DCU’s familiar faces.

National News

US Embassy urges J1 hopefuls to apply now

November 29, 2017

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]tudents who are hoping to do a J1 this Summer are being urged to book early to ensure their place on the popular summer programme.

University News

Taoiseach supports plan for ‘European University’

November 29, 2017

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]aoiseach Leo Varadkar called for an Irish third-level institution to join the new network of European universities currently being proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Opinion

Should zero-hour contracts be abolished?

November 22, 2017

The problem with these contracts is security or lack of it which is fair. It is hard to expect people to function under these conditions. But does an all-out ban mean nothing but positives for employees around the country. It begs the question will employers now offer sable contracts or just let more staff go and take on 2 permanent part time staff in the future. Read more…