Features Archives – The College View

Stretched to the limit: Ireland is lacking in specialist doctors to treat children’s mental health

April 21, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has drawn public and political attention to the Irish health system and the courageous work of health workers on the front line. Before the pandemic struck, reporters from The College View identified

Stretched to the limit: Children with mental illness treated as “second class citizens”

April 21, 2020

Moore believes that because Slaney House wasn’t seen as a “proper” clinical service, it was not subject to normal hygiene rules in healthcare facilities and “the dirt at times was disgusting”.

Stretched to the Limit: Elderly miss out on care services due to lack of information

April 21, 2020

Between 15-30 per cent of families seeking elderly care in 2019 were unable to access home help, according to The Irish Longitudinal Study On Ageing (TILDA).

Stretched to the Limit: Why the Irish healthcare system is stretched to its limit

April 20, 2020

Doctors, nurses, and paramedics have worked tirelessly to treat coronavirus patients, even as they grappled with many longstanding structural problems that have combined to put the entire system under severe strain.

Stretched to the limit: Over 64,000 people waiting for orthopaedic treatment

April 19, 2020

People requiring hip and knee replacements are facing the worst waiting lists in Ireland, with over 64,000 people waiting to see a consultant for their treatments. The figures, from the National Treatment Purchase Fund, for January 2020 show that a total of 64,907 people are waiting to access orthopaedic treatment.

Stretched to the limit: The high cost of consultant shortages

April 19, 2020

A leading Irish hospital spent more than €7.6 million on doctors in temporary positions in the past five years – highlighting the nationwide shortage in hospital consultants.

‘Home sweet home’ is not the case for all students

April 14, 2020

“We’re scared and we’re struggling. I’m not just worried about my
grades. I’m worried about my mental health.”

Health

Support for DCU students in stressful times.

April 14, 2020

Having a good mindset is vital in order to get through this time, therefore DCU Student Support and Development have emphasised the importance of mindfulness during this period.

From part time job to front-line position

April 14, 2020

“Hand sanitising stations and boxes of rubber gloves at the entrances of supermarkets serve as a constant reminder of how the local supermarket could potentially become a high health risk to workers and customers alike, if the necessary precautions are not undertaken”

Student Nurses on the Frontline – A Day in the Life

April 14, 2020

Student Nurses are working tirelessly on the frontline to help combat the recent pandemic.

Student’s Unions across Ireland are fighting against gender based violence

April 14, 2020

Student Unions across Ireland have been campaigning against gender based violence and educating students on how to prevent it, in hope of creating a zero tolerance culture against sexual violence and harassment, both on and off campus.

How the coronavirus has impacted journalism

April 14, 2020

Journalists are bracing themselves for an economic downturn as Covid 19 overcomes journalism causing a fall in advertising revenue and cuts in staff wages.

Stretched to the limit: Coronavirus adds stress to already burnt-out nurses

April 11, 2020

The sudden global surge of the coronavirus has put even more pressure on Ireland’s already stressed nurses.

Separating art from the artist

April 1, 2020

Harvey Weinstein has been convicted of rape and faces 23 years of prison, undoubtedly a life sentenced for the 68-year-old.

Explainer: Why were the Russians Backing Bernie Sanders?

April 1, 2020

In America’s 2016 election, it became clear that outsiders were pulling political strings and sowing societal unrest. The 2020 election will be no different, except this time Russia isn’t just backing Donald Trump, it’s backing

Students studying abroad forced to come home due to Covid-19

April 1, 2020

DCU students studying abroad were advised to return to Ireland amid the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic.

Universal income: a radical idea or a feesible solution?

April 1, 2020

The economic impact of the coronavirus crisis has been catastrophic. All around the globe, stock markets have plunged and unemployment has surged. Governments have been considering various radical measures to lessen the hit on the

From college to career

April 1, 2020

The notable shift from the labours of university to a full-time job is a substantial transition. Oftentimes recent graduates are expected to make this leap themselves without the third party help and reliability of their university for support.

Is online learning working for DCU students?

April 1, 2020

Since we have all now had the chance to experience online learning, we may have discovered that it either works well or not at all.

Sexual harassment hiding in the shadows of Irish universities

March 18, 2020

Recently a consent display in DCU’s U Building was destroyed. The incident caused discussion on campus and online about students’ understanding of consent, harassment and sexual violence.

Why doulas are becoming more common in Ireland

March 18, 2020

doulas are often tuned in with their clients’ needs and can pick up on when something is not right.

How documentaries have addressed the abuse of Ireland’s past

March 18, 2020

In 1999, “States of Fear” was the first time the Irish people collectively took a raw look at the industrial child abuse in Ireland. In 2020, “Redress: Breaking the Silence” showed how the State’s handling

Changing the world while growing up

March 18, 2020

While it’s common for us to start to hear from youth activists less as they grow up and head to college, it’s a comfort to know most of them are still out there fighting for

Facebook friends to the rescue

March 18, 2020

Despite more and more people leaving Facebook for newer apps such as Instagram and Twitter, Facebook holds one important feature – the ability to create groups.

Contracting the coronavirus: how would GPs react and what’s the procedure

March 17, 2020

With coronavirus already spreading in Ireland, what would happen logistically if someone were to contract the disease?