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Students consider legal action over SU pro-choice mandate

The action concerns a SU vote on the issue in February 2014

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A group of Trinity students have consulted with solicitors about taking legal action against the pro-choice mandate of Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU).

Speaking to Trinity News, Gavin Rothwell, one of the students concerned, said: “A number of

New gender-neutral bathrooms available in Arts Building

The move follows lobbying of College authorities by TCDSU

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New gender-neutral bathrooms, located in the Arts Building, are now available to students. The development comes as the result of Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) lobbying College authorities for additional restroom facilities to be made available.

Speaking to Trinity

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Students considering legal action over SU pro-choice mandate

The action concerns an SU vote on the issue in February 2014

NEWSA group of Trinity students have consulted with solicitors about taking legal action against the pro-choice mandate of Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU).

Speaking to Trinity News, Gavin Rothwell, one of the students concerned, said: “A number of

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TCDSU President Kieran McNulty calls on Minister Varadkar’s immediate reform of Back to Education Allowance Support

In an open letter, McNulty condemns the Department of Social Protection’s decision to declare homeless single mother and prospective TCD student Erica Fleming ineligible for the welfare support

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This week Irish media and TCD President Kieran McNulty have called on the Minister for Social Protection, Leo Varadkar, to revoke the Government’s recent reforms to the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) and the Family Income Allowance for ‘One-Parent Families’.…

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Unpublished report by senior SU officers accuses The University Times of fabrication of evidence, mistreatment of staff, bias, and making students “live in fear”

In a secret document, prepared by a body of the SU’s senior officers, a number of serious accusations were raised against The University Times and its editor, Edmund Heaphy. Report by William Foley and Oisin Vince Coulter.

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Serious breaches of journalistic conduct, including the fabrication of evidence, mistreatment of staff, biased and unfair reporting, and damaging the reputation of students have been alleged against The University Times and its editor by members of the TCDSU leadership in …

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Students Against Fees establishes steering committee to oversee running of group

The focus of the meeting was on the need for a coherent structure, and future action of the group with regard to the new academic year

NEWSWednesday April 6 saw another open meeting held by Students Against Fees (SAF). This time, the focus was very much on the need for a coherent structure, and future action of the group with regard to the new academic year.…

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Council postpones discussion of student media access motion

The motion proposed to mandate the Students’ Union to provide equal opportunities and access to on-campus media outlets

NEWSA motion mandating the Student’s Union to provide equal access to Trinity student media to its events and reporting opportunities, including but not limited to livestreaming opportunities, event access, and the provision of documents has been postponed at the final

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Motions to publish “Campaign Guide” and mandate office hours for sabbatical officers passed

The motion also mandates that these hours be publicised by TCDSU on such mediums as the TCDSU Facebook account and the Students’ Union email

NEWSA motion proposing that Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) sabbatical officers be mandated to schedule two hours of office hours per week has been passed at the final meeting of Council of the academic year.

The motion notes that

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TCDSU 2015-16 Sabbat Review

What have the five elected SU officers achieved and have they met their manifesto promises?

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Lynn Ruane – President

Lynn Ruane

Lynn Ruane was elected as president in 2015 with a groundswell of support behind her. Coming into office on the back of a resounding victory over her three competitors, Ruane is the first mature student president