Category: News
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‘It’s a disgrace at present’ – Dublin Councillor Welcomes Controversial Redevelopment Plan
By Liam Murphy Dublin Councillor Nial Ring has welcomed An Bord Pleanála’s decision to approve Hammerson’s controversial redevelopment plan, calling Moore Street’s current state a disgrace. This comes days after An Bord Pleanála’s approval of a highly debated plan that will see a…
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Studies Find That Media Framing Can Contribute to Online Harassment for Female Politicians
By Jessica Lee In the digital age, politicians and the public have never been more accessible to one another. While social media can make it easier for politicians to reach potential voters, platforms such as ‘X’ and ‘Facebook’ have become breeding grounds for…
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“Politics don’t belong in the sport”: Fighters speak on the IABA’s ‘withdraw if you draw Russia or Belarus’ Policy
by Diana Lazar The Irish boxers going to the European Under-22 Championship were asked to sign a contract by the sport’s governing body stating that they would withdraw from a fight if they drew a Russian or Belarusian opponent. The Irish Athletic Boxing…
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TU Dublin feeling the rise in violence happening in Dublin.
By Mia Waterhouse In recent months the violence in Dublin City Centre has been top of the news agenda and it seems that violence has reached the university TU Dublin’s campus. TU Dublin president, Professor David Fitzpatrick, wrote directly to the minister for…
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The end of disposable vapes- How vaping has been normalised among students
By Wiktoria Sobczak Due to the negative environmental impact, TD Paul McAuliffe wants to ban disposable vapes. The use of vapes among young adults is increasing at a rapid rate. Greenpeace writer Kirsty Scheiby states that disposable vapes are harmful for the environment…
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Focus on peace: Ireland’s pro-Palestine demonstrations
By Leon Thompson Ireland’s support during the Gaza crisis has extended following the announcement of €13 million in aid being sent to Palestine. Tánaiste Micheál Martin announced the aid in Dáil Éireann as an acknowledgement of the escalated violence in the Middle East. …
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“Five percent for the future of Ireland”: Students rally for affordable living
University students took part in a national demonstration, organised by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) on Wednesday, where they protested the €65 billion budget surplus the Government is…
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Office for Public Works extends consultation period on gigs at the Iveagh Gardens
According to event organisers and locals in Dublin, a small group of people are campaigning against events being held in The Iveagh Gardens, which is already having a negative effect on the use of this space…
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From likes to learning: Irish university launches new social media ‘influencing’ course
Although courses in social media and content creation already exist in Ireland, this course is slightly different…
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“A cowardly choice” – Motion to accelerate Eviction Ban Bill fails in Dáil
By Jake Mc Laughlin A motion to accelerate the progress of the People Before Profit (PBP) Solidarity Eviction Ban Bill 2022 has failed to pass in the Dáil following a vote on Wednesday evening. The votes were counted at 52-69 against the motion.…
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