The government’s free contraception scheme has expanded to include all women aged between 17 and 30.
The initiative was first launched in September 2022 and included women up to 25 and was expanded to include women aged 26 in January …
Kate Henshaw is current Deptuty Editor of Trinity News, and a Senior Sophister Sociology and Social Policy student. She previously served as News Editor and Assistant News Editor.
Niall Collins maintains “no law was broken” in Dáil address
Collins admitted that “it would’ve been better had I not participated in the local area meeting”
Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins TD has maintained that “no law was broken’ in a Dáil address this afternoon.
Collins admitted that “in hindsight, given the focus and perception among some, in 2023 some 15 …
Government coalition leaders: Collins should have “recused” himself from local area meeting
Tánaiste Micheál Martin said Collins is prepared to make a statement before the Dáil in relation to the sale of council property to his wife
The leaders of the government coalition have said Junior Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins TD should have “recused” himself from the local area committee meeting discussing the disposal of council land that was later sold …
Niall Collins denies “pecuniary or beneficial interest” in public property sale on part of himself or spouse
Documents released following a freedom of information request by The Ditch show that Collins’ wife had been the sole applicant who had expressed interest in the property prior to the meeting
Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins has denied allegations of improper conduct relating to the purchase of public property.
Collins has denied that he or his spouse had “any pecuniary interest or beneficial interest” in a …
Documents support corruption claims against junior minister for further education
Documents seen by Trinity News indicate a potential violation of section 177 of the Local Government Act 2001 by junior minister Niall Collins
Documents seen by Trinity News back up claims of improper conduct by Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins, relating to the purchase of public property in Limerick by his wife in 2008.
The documents, obtained through …
TCDSU elects part-time officers for 2023/24
A new PTO position, Engagement Officer, was created at council this evening
The Part-Time Officers (PTOs) in Trinity College Dublin Students Union (TCDSU) for 2023/24 were elected at Council this evening.
Other positions elected this evening include Chair of Council, Commissions, three faculty convenors and Chair of Trinity Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions …
UCDSU referendum to rejoin USI fails to meet turnout threshold
The vote took place this week alongside the annual UCDSU Executive elections
A University College Dublin Student Union (UCDSU) referendum on whether to rejoin the Union of Students Ireland (USI) failed to meet a minimum turnout threshold, despite an overwhelming majority voting in favour.
The referendum results, released today, showed that whilst …
TCDSU publishes open letter calling on College to immediately freeze Trinity accommodation rent prices
The letter, addressed to Provost Linda Doyle, also calls for a full review of Trinity accommodation prices
Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) has published an open letter calling on College to freeze College accommodation prices.
The letter, published this afternoon, addresses Provost Linda Doyle specifically and calls for a full review of current accommodation pricing structures. …
Aiesha Wong elected as Comms and Marketing officer for 2023/24
Wong ran uncontested for the position and earned 86.81% of the vote
Aiesha Wong has been elected as Communications and Marketing officer for 2023/24.
Wong will take up her role as the Trinity College Dublin Students Union (TCDSU) officer on July 1 2023, alongside the other five officers.
Wong ran uncontested for …
Two election candidates receive minor strikes from the EC
László Molnárfi and Sam Kelly have both received minor strikes on their campaigns
Two candidates in the Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) elections have received minor strikes. The strikes were issued by the Electoral Commission (EC) today.
Presidential candidate László Molnárfi and Ents candidate Sam Kelly both received minor strikes from the …