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Social Democrats’ warning to government parties to “beware the young vote” not reflected in Trinity students’ poll results

While parties such as the Social Democrats are relying on Ireland’s young demographic to challenge government powers, Fine Gael was the most popular party among Trinity students, according to a recent poll.

Social Democrats candidates have warned traditional parties to “beware the young vote” at yesterday’s launch of their youth manifesto.

Rises to the student contribution charge, despite the Labour party’s 2011 manifesto commitment to  keeping it at the original rate of …

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Relief for student voters as election date expected to be announced for Friday 26 February

The Taoiseach is set to publicly announce the decision on Wednesday, following weeks of rumoured coalition discord on the topic

NEWSAn Taoiseach Enda Kenny is expected to announce the polling day for the upcoming general election tomorrow, further delaying the decision. The decision comes down to a choice between Thursday 25 or Friday 26 February, with Friday being considered as