DCU News
Voters fail to turn out for DCUSU’s referendums
Three referendums which were held by DCU Students’ Union were deemed to be invalid due to them not reaching quorum.
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Features
Bless me Father, for I have sinned
On October 26th, Irish citizens voted to remove blasphemy from article 40 of the Constitution. This means that the government will revoke the law which made it illegal to say something that is offensive to Read more…
News
Blasphemy law set to be repealed
The blasphemy referendum is due to take place on October 26, the same Friday as the presidential election.
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News
Ireland vote to repeal the 8th amendment
Ireland has voted to repeal the 8th amendment by 66.4% to 33.6%.
Students' Union
Almost 27,000 students registered to vote by Students’ Unions
Students’ Unions across Ireland have directly registered 26,979 new student voters in the lead up to the Eighth Amendment referendum on May 25th, said the Union of Students Ireland.
Opinion
Abstaining from United Ireland vote should have been an option
If the recent DCU referendum on a United Ireland was absolutely necessary, the option to abstain should have been included. Firstly, a vote of abstinence is not the same as not voting. The option to say not only am I not in favour of DCU calling upon the State to hold a referendum on a United Ireland, I do not think I, or the university, should intervene. Read more…
Opinion
The Repeal movement’s biggest challenge
This begs the question; is the pro-choice side depending too much on young people to secure the vote?
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News
USI concerned over referendum date
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) are concerned that any delays finalising the wording of the Eighth Amendment referendum would mean that students will be left unable to vote.
DCU News
DCU4UNITY host forum ahead of united Ireland referendum
A Sinn Féin MEP encouraged DCU students to support a united Ireland at a unity forum in DCU on February 22nd.
Opinion
The fight to vote
To make our country truly democratic, it is natural to argue that our registration system needs to come up to speed. Read more…
News
Overwhelming majority of DCU students vote to stay with USI
94 per cent of DCU students voted to remain affiliated with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) in a referendum held last week. 2,304 votes were cast, with 2,176 voting Yes and just 128 voting No. Read more…
Students' Union
Referendum cancelled as Executive is over-ruled
The referendum proposing changes to the Students’ Union constitution has been called off, following a decision made at last week’s Class Rep Council. Read more…
News
Emergency CRC puts referendums on hold
An emergency meeting of CRC took place last Thursday because of conflict over constitutional changes Read more…
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Conflict at CRC over constitutional change
Last Wednesday’s CRC saw a heated debate over the proposed changes to the Students’ Union constitution. Read more…
News
No official opposition to cannabis referendum
No student or group has registered as opposing the passing of the referendum which will mandate the DCU Students’ Union to support and campaign for the legalisation of cannabis. Students will be asked to vote Read more…
Features
Fight continues to repeal the Eighth
“USI has been pro-choice and campaigning for Irish abortion services since the early 80s. We are proud to stand alongside and fully support Amnesty International in this campaign.” Said Union of Students in Ireland President, Kevin Donoghue. Read more…
Opinion
Should colleges stand by the USI?
With UCD students voting against rejoining the Union of Students in Ireland, Aisling McCabe explains that while there are many advantages to membership, the national body is far from perfect. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
Attack of the apathy: election sees shortage of votes
The elections for OSL, Clubs and post-grad officers failed to secure the minimum of votes. Read more…
DCU News
Referendum passed but sabbats split on changes
Some 85 per cent of DCU students voted to amend the DCUSU constitution to facilitate the change in the current SU structure to allow for the amalgamation of the DCU, St. Pat’s, Mater Dei and the Church of Ireland College of Education Students’ Unions. Read more…
DCU News
Students want SU referendum on cannabis
Over 500 DCU students have signed a petition calling on the Students’ Union to hold a referendum on their stance on the legalisation of cannabis. For the SU to hold a referendum, a petition must Read more…
DCU News
Cannabis referendum to be expected if SSDP have their way
DCU students should expect to see a referendum to be held on campus regarding the SU’s stance on cannabis in the next academic year. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
Features
No freedom, until we’re equal
The transgender Community in Ireland are continuing to fight back as the Government propose a new Bill on transgender recognition. Read more…
Ilghnéitheach
Ceist an neamhspleáchais – seans caillte nó seans glactha?
Lá mór corraitheach a bhí san 18 Meán Fómhair. Lá na cinniúna, lá air a dhéanfaí ceann de na breithiúnais ba thábhachtaí i stair na hAlban, breithiúnas a thiocfadh leis tús a chur le sraith ghníomhartha duibheagánacha ar fud na Breataine Mhóir, agus na hÉireann fiú. Read more…
DCU News
Apathy strikes again as referendum declared void
Last week’s referendum on whether the SU would support the construction of a labyrinth on campus has been declared null and void. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
News
Trinity Students’ Union to oppose smoke-free campus
Trinity Students’ Union has decided to stand behind the result of a recent referendum which saw students vote against a smoke-free campus. Read more…