Up to almost 25,000 young people in Dublin City may not be on the electoral register within days of the voter registration deadline, which is November 25, estimates the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI).
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The GSU vote to introduce a board, an International Student Officer and a Research Student Officer
The GSU increase representation in important areas for graduate students and enhances the governance structures of the union
The Graduate Students Union (GSU) has passed a motion to create an International Officer, a Research Student Officer as well as a board for the union. This follows months of discussion by graduate students since January 2017 when a group …
TCDSU Council to vote on Israeli boycott
A motion is to be brought to the final Student Council on April 4 which would see the Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) support a College-wide boycott of the state of Israel on “anti-apartheid grounds”. The motion, brought by …
TCDSU votes to stay neutral on Irish reunification
The result was announced at 6pm outside House 6
Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) has voted to remain neutral on the issue of a united Ireland. The result was announced by Education Officer Dale Ó Faoilleacháin on the doorstep of House 6. Out of a turnout of 2,157 …
Non-academic staff vote to strike
SIPTU members in College have voted today to strike over conditions and contractual problems
SIPTU members of non-academic staff have voted to strike, having been balloted over the last two weeks. Out of a total valid poll of 551 votes, 395 voted in favour of strike action with 148 votes against. A second ballot …
Kevin Keane elected as TCDSU President on first count
Bryan Mallon came second in the vote, while Thomas Emmet was third
Kevin Keane, a fourth year Law student, has been elected President of Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) on the 1st count.
Out of a valid poll of votes, Keane received 1,584 first preferences, amounting to 51.9 % of the …
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 …
The Union of Students in Ireland unveils the ‘Tinder of Politics’
The USI hopes that Smartvote will help students to engage with politics and make a smart choice in the General Election
The Union of Students in Ireland have partnered with Smartvote, a website referred to as ‘the Tinder of politics.’ Smartvote went live today.
The website asks the voter a series of questions on policy areas which include housing, the …
Students threaten to leave SU over abortion issue
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A spokesperson for a group campaigning in this week’s abortion referendum has claimed that the SU could face an “exodus of students” if it adopts a long-term pro-choice policy. Gavin Rothwell told Trinity News that the …
We’re Coming Back: the vast community and the right to vote
Tommy Gavin
Deputy Editor
My primary role as President will be to represent this State. But the State is not the only model of community with which Irish people can and do identify. Beyond our State there is a vast …