National News Archives – The College View

Reflective clothing is currently advised but not mandatory.

Gardaí to make reflective clothing mandatory for cyclists.

April 19, 2017

Members of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors are calling for new legislation that would make it “obligatory” for cyclists and to wear reflective clothing.

The current ban has been in place for the past 90-years.

Good Friday ban to be lifted

April 19, 2017

A number of DCU students have said that the 90 year-old ban on the sale of alcohol on Good Friday is archaic and illogical. The Government is currently moving to lift the ban with the change

New top up app for Leap Card users

April 19, 2017

A Leap Card app update will allow users to top up their cards by mobile rather than in a shop, according to the National Transport Authority. This new development will benefit commuters who previously had

Irish usage has dropped eleven per cent in the past five years.

Drop in Irish Speakers is disappointing says Cumann Gaelach DCU

April 19, 2017

The daily use of the Irish language in the Gaeltacht has dropped eleven per cent in the last five years, and Irish people are less religious, according to the latest census results published by the

The European Court of Justice ruled that the companies had the legitimate right to protect a neutral image and denied that the two cases brought to court were direct discrimination.

European Court of Justice allows banning of “political, philosophical or religious sign” garments from the workplace

April 5, 2017

Garments such as hijabs that show “any political, philosophical or religious sign” can now legally be banned from the workplace, as stated by the European Court of Justice. The recent ruling directly affects workers in

Catholic schools may be more diverse than non-denominationals

April 5, 2017

Recent studies have found that Catholic schools are more socially diverse than non-denominational schools, according to the Iona Institute.

The figures in the report follow from a significant increase in HIV in 2015, when 498 cases were detected in Ireland, a 33 per cent increase from 377 cases in 2014.

HIV figures up six per cent in 2016

April 5, 2017

There were 512 newly detected cases of HIV in Ireland in 2016 according to a report from The Health Protection Surveillance Centre. The figures show a rise of six per cent from last year. The

Lack of regulation found in au pair industry

April 5, 2017

A lack of regulation in the au pair industry has stirred concerns abroad, according to a recent article in the Daily Telegraph. University of Technology Sydney researchers are interviewing the 10,000 au pairs currently working

NI students may face increased fees after Brexit

April 5, 2017

Nine months after Britain voted to leave the EU, Prime Minister Theresa May triggered Article 50 on Wednesday and formally served divorce papers on the European Union, a decision that would severely impact many areas

TV licence set to be introduced for tablets, computers and laptops

April 5, 2017

TV licences are set to be introduced for tablets, laptops and computers as the current law in Ireland is to be changed by the Minister of Communications, Dennis Naughten.

Employer’s levy to increase by 200 million to help fund higher education in Ireland

March 22, 2017

The Government is seeking to increase the employer levy by 50% to help fund higher and further education and training by 2020.

Drug testing kits to be introduced in Irish nightclubs

March 22, 2017

Free drug testing kits could soon be provided by nightclubs to check the ‘purity’ of substances bought by users to help reduce the risk of accidental death. The tests will ensure drugs such as cocaine

Plans to prosecute firms who offer paid for assignments for students

March 22, 2017

The government is planning to introduce new laws that will prosecute firms who offer to write assignments for students in exchange for money.

Protestors at the Strike for Repeal march

DCU Strike for Repeal group condemns ‘heavily edited’ Flipside video.

March 22, 2017

DCU Strike for Repeal group has hit out at video posted by Flipside showing vox pops involving women protesting in this month’s March for Repeal.

DCU students demonstrating outside the Henry Grattan building earlier today.

Hundreds of DCU students take part in Strike4Repeal

March 8, 2017

Hundreds of DCU students took part in the Strike4Repeal demonstrations today, marching into Dublin City Centre as well as taking part in a variety of on-campus demonstrations including a teach-in, picketing the college’s entrances, a

New student accommodation is predicted to create 650 new construction jobs as well as further 74 ongoing jobs after construction is complete. Image Credit: Zainab Boladale

New student accommodation to create 650 jobs

March 8, 2017

650 new jobs are predicted as new student accommodation construction begins on Brunswick St, Dublin 7.

Dublin ranked 31st among best cities to study in with contributing factors such as likelihood of employers to target the city for recruitment, student diversity, and popularity among international students. Image Credit: Kris Parker

Dublin ranked 31st among best student cities

March 8, 2017

Dublin has ranked 31st out of 125 cities in the fifth edition of the QS Best Student Cities ranking. This ranking is a jump upwards of six places from the previous year. Dublin is the

Teen girls most at risk of sexual exploitation according to Detective

March 8, 2017

Girls aged between twelve and seventeen are the most likely victims of online sexual exploitation according to Detective Superintendent Declan Daly in DCU, last Monday.

Minister Bruton announces reassessment of disadvantaged schools

February 22, 2017

Schools will find out next year if they still meet the criteria for disadvantaged supports funding due to major changes in the way schools are assessed.

“People might have to think about going the long way around to Dublin again, which involves going down to Sligo and bypassing the North, which would be a disaster.”

Brexit’s hard border may double travel time for Donegal-DCU journey

February 22, 2017

The long journey for Donegal students travelling to DCU could become even more painful, if a hard border is placed between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

Trinity Researchers Discover Way To Detect Medical Diseases Related To Genetics

February 22, 2017

Research conducted by geneticists led by Professor Aoife McLyghsat have found ways to identify disorders such as autism and epilepsy much quicker.

Weed will be made available to Irish people suffering from certain medical conditions

SSDP welcome report providing access to cannabis for certain conditions

February 22, 2017

Minister for Health Simon Harris has said that a report recommending access to cannabis products for certain conditions will be implemented.

Fellowship founded to help students from under privileged backgrounds to become barristers

February 22, 2017

A new fellowship offering two aspiring barristers from disadvantaged socio-economically backgrounds a chance to study at the King’s Inns in Dublin was announced earlier this month.

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I Wish initiative encourages woman in STEM

February 22, 2017

I WISH initiative encourages young woman to get involved in Stem courses

DCU students in receipt of more grants than other Dublin colleges

February 22, 2017

Many variables including geographic location and minimum entry requirements play into why DCU has the highest number of grant recipients of Dublin universities, DCU Access said.