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A modest proposal to reform the SU
I have a simple suggestion: rather than electing sabbats, we should pick them at random.
Hi, I’m Naoise. I’m a final year English student from Dublin, and I’ve been lucky enough to experience lots of what Trinity has to offer. Now the time has come to give back. Like many of you, I haven’t always …
Presidential candidates criticise the SU for failing to support Students Against Fees group despite union mandate
This comes after the majority of candidates signed pledges promising to oppose fees if elected at a small SAF rally on Monday.
The current sabbatical officers of Trinity College Dublin’s Students’ Union (TCDSU) have been criticised by some candidates in the SU elections for failing to adequately support Students Against Fees (SAF), a group established to oppose the introduction of student fees …
Deputy-president of USI Annie Hoey announces USI presidential bid
Speaking to Trinity News, she outlined higher education funding as the number one priority should she be elected.
Weekly Round Up/Lads, Cans, Mots
After week one of full blown campaigning, Sarah Taaffe-Maguire looks at the main issues, stories and controversies that have arisen on the trail.
Leadership Race 2016: Interviews with presidential candidates
Kieran McNulty, Stephen Carty and Daniel O’Brien speak to Trinity News
Kieran McNulty
Kieran McNulty, a fourth year law student, has been heavily involved with various student societies and the SU throughout his college career. He is the current SU citizenship officer and has been a prominent …
Leadership Race 2016: Education candidates interviews
Dale O’Faoilléacháin, Nicholas Spare and Patrick Higgins speak to Trinity News
Dale O’Faoilléacháin
Dale O’Faoilléacháin is a third year physiotherapy student. His manifesto focuses on four individual strands: student partnership, broadening education through non-curriculum defined modules, development of support services and accountability within the SU.
When asked …
Leadership Race 2016: Interviews with communications and marketing candidates
Glen Byrne and Emmet Broaders speak to Trinity News
Glen Byrne
Glen Byrne is a fourth year law student. He spoke to Trinity News about his motivations for running, his policies, and why he thinks he is the best candidate for the job.
“I think …
How to rig the students’ union election
Trinity News senior reporters Conall Monaghan and Jessie Dolliver look at the paper ballot versus online voting debate
With sabbatical elections only a month away, candidates are putting the final touches to their manifestos, preparing husting speeches, and drafting potential flyers – all in preparation for the run up to polling week, the results of which will determine …
Professors debate Ireland’s eighth amendment at LawSoc event
Mairead Enright said that “there is a black hole waiting for us to fill after the repeal of the eighth amendment” which could either be “filled with conservatism” or trust in women.”
Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union, in association with the Law Society, held a debate on Monday evening: “Repealing the Eighth Amendment: The Legal Consequences”.
The speakers included pro-choice activists Mairead Enright and Professor Fiona de Londras, as well as pro-life …