Only class reps can vote, but anyone can go to an SU monthly congress, and they are fascinating things. Speeches for or against motions can only be about 2 minutes long. For the motion to support BDS at the most …
Rory O’Sullivan
Head2Head: Should Enda Kenny visit Donald Trump?
Shauna Dillane and Rory O’Sullivan go head-to-head on the topic of the Taoiseach’s annual St.Patrick’s Day visit to the White House; should the visit be cancelled as a mark of protest against Trump or used to Ireland’s political advantage?
As of February the 9th, over 38,000 people had signed a petition entitled “Shamrock for Trump: Not in my name”, calling for Taoiseach Enda Kenny to boycott his meeting with Donald Trump in the White House during the annual St …
The open university and its enemies
“no one, it seems, should be allowed to speak in any public organisation unless SJP deems them worthy. “
An open university is a university where societies and individuals are free to organise whatever events and have whatever discussions they …
TCDSU passes motion of solidarity with non-academic staff balloting for a strike
Both SIPTU and UNITE are threatening industrial action after a breakdown in negotiations with College over a number of staff issues
Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) Council has passed a motion supporting SIPTU and Unite members in Trinity in their potential industrial action against College. Union members include most non-academic college workers, such as library, security, and cleaning staff.
Both …
SU Council backs lobbying for disability convention
TCDSU will be lobbying the government to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities
Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) passed a motion at SU Council this evening to lobby the government for rights for people with disabilities, and in particular for the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People …