National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI) is encouraging any current or incoming third-level student who is blind or vision impaired to apply for the Gerard Byrne Bursary to help with the financial costs of college life.
The value …
USI say late Leaving Certificate results will have a significant “negative impact”
The statement follows yesterday’s announcement that results will be released on September 2
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has said that the late release of Leaving Certificate results will have a “negative impact” on new third-level students.
The national union for third-level students welcomed government’s clarification of when Leaving Certificate results …
Leaving Certificate results will be released on September 2
A delayed start to the academic year for first year students is expected
This year’s Leaving Certificate students will receive their examination results on September 2, the State Examinations Commission (SEC) has announced.
In a statement, the SEC claimed that a number of factors have caused the delayed release in examination results.
These …
Students can now earn €2,000 more without affecting SUSI grant
Third-level students can now earn more money over the summer without affecting their SUSI grant
Students availing of the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) grant will be able to earn more money over the holidays without affecting their grant status.
The maintenance grant is also set to increase by €200 from September.
Government has announced …
Free public Wi-Fi to be implemented in Dublin city
The announcement follows successful trial run as part of Dublin City Council’s Smart Dublin strategy
A free public Wi-Fi system is set to be rolled out to more than 150 access points across Dublin city, after successful trials at Bernardo Square, Dame Street and the City Council’s amphitheater.
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) OpenRoaming system …
Dublin Pride ends media partnership with RTÉ over platforming of “anti-trans rhetoric”
RTÉ responded to Dublin Pride’s announcement in a statement this morning
Dublin Pride has announced the end of their media partnership with RTÉ, citing the platforming of “anti-trans rhetoric” on Joe Duffy’s Liveline on RTÉ Radio 1.
Dublin Pride said it has worked with RTÉ over the last three years to …
The Storming of Connolly House
A group of activists took over 12-14 Eden Quay on the first of May in protest against direct provision and the housing crisis
On Wednesday May 18, in front of 12-14 Eden Quay, also known as Connolly House, amongst republican songs and fiery speeches, an official statement was read out by representatives of the Revolutionary Workers Union Council (RWUC). They announced their intention …
Concerns over student representation dominate at HEA Bill Townhall
A townhall was held by College today for students and staff, to discuss the drafting of a supplemental charter to the HEA Bill
Concerns over student representation in College governance dominated the HEA Bill townhall this afternoon.
Student representation on Board risks being halved under the proposed plans.
An online town hall meeting was held this afternoon to discuss the drafting of a …
Law professor accused of murder granted temporary relaxation of bail conditions
The terms of bail were relaxed despite Dr Diarmuid Rossa Phelan having previously been deemed a flight risk
A Trinity law professor accused of murder has had the terms of his bail amended to allow him to take a “short trip” with his family.
Diarmuid Rossa Phelan, 53, an associate professor in Trinity, was previously subject to a …