OC: Multiple constitutional breaches by TCDSU president “undermines trust in the union”

Molnárfi defended his breaches of chapter 1.4, describing it as “ineffective and out-of-touch with the student population”

The Oversight Commision (OC) has ruled that the multiple constitutional breaches by Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) President László Molnárfi “undermines trust in the union and constitution”.

In a report circulated among union council members seen by Trinity News, …

Moving asylum seekers from Mount Street “irresponsible ploy by government”

Social Rights Ireland has claimed several asylum seekers are choosing to walk from the alternative premise in west Dublin back to Mount Street on foot

Moving asylum seekers from the International Protection Office (IPO) to west Dublin is an “irresponsible ploy by the government”, campaign group Social Rights Ireland (SRI) has said.

SRI, which has been supporting asylum seekers sleeping rough on Mount Street for

IPO: Asylum seeker tents “slashed” by a “hooded and masked” man

Homeless asylum seekers were moved to alternative shelter this morning according to the department

Tents of homeless asylum outside the International Protection Office (IPO) have been “slashed” by a “hooded and masked” man, according to witnesses on the scene. 

Volunteers present at the IPO told Trinity News that the man “threatened” and “pushed” them. 

College drops public opposition to Metrolink plans

College previously submitted a request to An Bord Pleanála that the project be diverted from Trinity

College has withdrawn its opposition to the proposed Dublin Metrolink project after an agreement with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) was reached.

A spokesperson confirmed to Trinity News that College “supports the Metrolink project”.

“It has reached an agreement with Transport …

Poll: Students divided on proposal to remove “apolitical” clause from TCDSU constitution

Support for the proposed constitutional amendment varies along party lines

Polling by Trinity News indicates that students are divided on the proposed “politicisation” of the students’ union.

On the question of whether Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) “should be able to take explicit political stances” 44.3% of voters were …

Army explosives disposal unit called to Israeli embassy over “hoax” package

Gardaí confirmed that a cordon was put in place around the area and that the “suspicious package” has been subsequently deemed to be a hoax

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An Garda Síochána has confirmed that a “suspicious package” at the building housing the Israeli embassy in Dublin has been deemed a hoax.

A statement from the Gardaí read: “Gardaí were alerted to a suspicious package at a premises on