Category: News
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Rising Trolley Numbers and Falling Staff Levels: A Healthcare Workers Average Monday
By Emily Byrne The latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) daily trolley watch reveal that 560 patients are without beds, 22 of which are under 16 (November 7th). Figures from mid-November last year show similarly high numbers, with 409…
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HSE Safe Nightlife programme may be baby steps towards solving an adult problem
By Chloe Seymour The HSE Safe Nightlife programme 2022 launched a pilot initiative in September of this year that provided a ‘back door’ drug testing service at the annual Electric Picnic festival in Stradbally, County Laois. Pictures courtesy of the HSE. This service…
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Why is Racism in Ireland Underreported?
There were 530 reports of racial incidents in Ireland in 2019, according to annual reports of racism in Ireland, researched by the Irish Network Against Racism (INAR). The annual report indicates that the numbers have continuously risen since the beginning of 2019.
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Diwali- The Indian New Year
Diwali, (festival of lights) is a popular Hindu festival which celebrates the triumph of good over evil is celebrated in conjunction with the Hindu New Year all over the world. By Nimra Ahmed ‘Diwali’ or the ‘festival of lights’ is a religious festival…
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Brewdog defend their newest campaign on social media
Brewdog have labelled themselves as “proud anti-sponsors of the World F*Cup” in their newest ad campaign. Alongside the campaign they have pledged to donate all profits of their ‘Lost Larger’ sold during the World Cup to human rights abuse causes.
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Fixing or Worsening the Student Housing Crisis?
Finding an affordable room or accommodation in Dublin is an additional challenge for students living away from home. Third-level students in Dublin are facing difficulties with finding accommodation as excessive demand for living in Dublin City has led to a price spike.
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Where are they? – 900 long-term missing persons in Ireland
There are more than 900 long-term missing persons cases in this country. The public only hears of roughly 300 cases while nearly 9000 are reported every year.
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“It’s essentially a pay cut for us”- Liffey Valley staff continue protests against parking fees
‘No staff no centre’: Liffey Valley workers protesting in October. BY CONOR KENNY The staff of Liffey Valley shopping centre are into their second month of protesting against the introduction of car park charges for retail workers. Introduced in mid-October, the…
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Number of new electric vehicles up 81% from last year.
By David Seagrave The number of vehicles registered in Ireland for the first time has decreased from the same period last year, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Conversely, the number of cars using electric-based engines has gone up, with Plug-in…
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No date set for Weaver Park reopening
By Jonathan Kelly Tracey Robbie and her two children sit outside the playground in Weaver Park in the City Centre. The charred remains of the climbing frame still stand and the playground on Cork Street has been closed to the public since an…
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