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TCDSU welcomes government’s scrapping of Green Paper on Disability Reform

Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys announced on Friday that the recommendations made in the paper would not be implemented following widespread criticism

Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) has welcomed the government’s scrapping of the Green Paper on Disability Reform.

Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys announced on Friday that the recommendations made in the paper would not be implemented following widespread

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Censure motion against TCDSU president interrupted after mass walkout

EC Chair Conor Casey dismissed council by saying: “This is obviously quite undemocratic”

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A motion of censure against Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) President László Molnárfi was interrupted by a mass walkout of his supporters preventing a vote from taking place.

The motion of censure was brought to council by STEM Convenor

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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, …

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President race: Maguire headed for a landslide win in an unusual race

With two vastly different candidates, the presidents race saw the highest proportion of decided voters

The Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) presidential race has been a tale of two very different candidates, with union staple Jenny Maguire facing off against comedic outsider Ralph Balfe. Maguire’s campaign has taken a traditional form with a clear

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President Race: When it comes to fighting for students, Jenny Maguire promises to be the “loudest, most annoying voice” in the room

With her campaign slogan “Hire Maguire” presidential candidate Jenny Maguire feels that she is the right person for the job

Jenny Maguire will undoubtedly be a familiar face to anyone involved with Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU), having previously served as both LGBT rights officer and gender equality officer. Now, the English Studies student wants to lend her experience

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Renters’ Solidarity Network announce intentions to escalate

A petition created by the group calling to an end to College’s overnight guest policy has reached over 500 signatures

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The Trinity College Dublin Renters’ Solidarity Network, a grassroots organisation established by the Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) President László Molnárfi, have announced intentions to “escalate [their] campaign” in a letter to Provost Linda Doyle.
The letter, sent on
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Domino’s Israel remove IDF posts in response to TCDSU ending sponsorship

In correspondence seen by Trinity News, Domino’s outlined a number of steps it was taking to show “that we take your concerns seriously”

Domino’s Israel franchise has removed all social media posts expressing support for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) after TCDSU severed its relationship with the company’s UK and Ireland franchise over the posts earlier this month.

In correspondence seen by

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Gaeilge Initiative referendum sees highest voter turnout in six years

1,245 students have turned out to vote so far, the highest number since the BDS mandate referendum in 2018

1,245 students have so far turned out to vote in this week’s Gaeilge Initiative referendum, the highest turnout for any union referendum in roughly six years.

The previous referendum with the highest turnout was the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (