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The homelessness crisis in Ireland has become an increasingly more salient issue, with the issue of housing being voters’ number one priority in February’s General Election. Students and youth organisations have taken the lead in raising awareness and money, and …
It’s been a tough time for everyone since February – including the Green Party. There was significant disagreement within the party about whether or not to enter government, and in recent times the party has lost many of its young …
With the United States elections upon us, it has been like watching a horror movie for some- scary but not having any material impact. For many others personally affected, it represents a tipping point in history, with its impacts stretching …
The Social Democrats have come a long way since their founding in 2015. Their first General Election outing saw the three Independent TDs who co-founded the party retain their seats. After several years lost in the wilderness of the crowded …
The 2015 Marriage Equality referendum was significant in the push for greater LGBTQ+ rights in Ireland, partially driven by huge student involvement in campaigning for the Yes vote. However, while Ireland has made steps towards equality in recent years, there …
It seems that when students living with disabilities look to have certain needs accommodated by Trinity, it does not happen without a fight — especially with regards to student accommodation. Students’ experiences with College administration can vary. While some claim …
Many people forced to remain at home due to Covid-19 will likely have noticed the constant focus on three major news stories in Ireland these past few months: the coronavirus pandemic, the BLM movement and government formation talks.
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If you walk past the Bank of Ireland on College Green on a Saturday, you’ll pass posters of animals in horrendous conditions and several vegans handing out leaflets. DU Vegan Soc is going strong three years on and the contentious …
One of the unwritten rules of political campaigns is that you should never bet on young voters. Speaking to Trinity News, Fine Gael 2019 Local Election candidate Orla Kelly relates that “there is this general idea that the youth vote …