National News Archives – The College View

Waiting list for trans and non-binary healthcare over two-years long

December 12, 2018

The waiting list for trans and non-binary people to receive a psychiatric diagnosis is now twenty-five months long, according to the This Is Me – Transgender Healthcare Campaign.

Irish citizens in Northern Ireland could lose EU vote

December 12, 2018

The chances of Irish citizens living in Northern Ireland being able to vote in European elections after Brexit have been given a setback.

Gardaí warn of driving the morning after drinking

December 12, 2018

Gardaí and the RSA warn about the dangers of driving the morning drinking a large amount, especially coming up to the Christmas.

Thousands march on anniversary of homeless man’s death

December 12, 2018

Thousands march on the anniversary of Jonathan Corrie’s death, the man who died near the Dáil, to protest against the housing crisis.

Consumers warned against purchasing online DNA tests

December 12, 2018

Last week, reporter Karlin Lillington from The Irish Times asked people to be mindful of exposing their sensitive and valuable data and to avoid DNA tests altogether, citing Facebook as the prime example of data sharing mishaps.

Online physiotherapy service to be rolled out in Ireland

December 12, 2018

The online physio service will be brought to users by specially trained physiotherapists via the VideoDoc platform, with a focus on musculoskeletal medicine, ergonomics and occupational health.

Irish Rail funded over €100,000 for extra security over Christmas period

December 12, 2018

There have been repeated calls from the National Bus and Rail Union for additional security on certain routes, including calls for a dedicated Garda Public Transport Policing Division.

Majority of direct provision centres close to capacity

December 12, 2018

The majority of the thirty-eight direct provision centres in Ireland are close to capacity, with five oversubscribed with residents.

Cancer becomes most common cause of death in Ireland

December 12, 2018

Cancer has overtaken heart disease for the first time as the most common cause of death among
Irish people, a new report has shown.

New IOS feature shows time spent on apps

December 12, 2018

IOS have developed a new feature that allows you to see how much time is spent on phones and apps.

Irish citizens to be granted thousands of US visas

December 12, 2018

Irish citizens are being granted access to thousands of US work visas after the introduction of a new bill in the US Senate.

Up to 800,000 people in Ireland with neurological conditions could benefit from new research initiative

November 28, 2018

FutureNeuro is aiming to translate breakthroughs in the understanding on brain structure and function to transform the patient journey for people with neurological diseases.

3,000 people attend Dublin Games Festival in RDS

November 28, 2018

The Dublin Games Festival took place on November 24th at the RDS, where up to 3,000 gaming enthusiasts attended the convention, making it the biggest event of its kind in Ireland.

Technology model to launch in three Dublin secondary schools

November 28, 2018

P-TECH, a new pilot programme is being launched in three Dublin secondary schools to give access to higher education.

Court ruled student filmed snorting sugar be allowed to return to school

November 28, 2018

The two Leaving Certificate student facing expulsion after a video was taken of one of them snorting a white substance that turned out to be standard table sugar have been allowed back to school by High Court ruling.

Dublin City Council to buy 92 homes in Ballymun

November 28, 2018

Dublin City Council announced that they will purchase 92 homes in the Hampton Wood estate in Ballymun, as the housing crisis continuing to dominate political discourse in Ireland.

Elderly patients remaining in hospital instead of transferring to nursing homes

November 28, 2018

A large number of elderly patients are remaining in hospital instead of transferring to nursing homes they are eligible for, a new report has found.

New whole-of-government strategy launched for children, young people and families

November 28, 2018

The strategy includes five ‘steps’. The first is to provide access to a broader range of options for parents, so to facilitate an easier balance of working and caring.

Students charged triple as elderly residents move out of ‘not fit for purpose’ housing

November 28, 2018

A housing charity is moving elderly residents out of a housing complex deemed not fit for purpose and moving 18 students in, charging them over three times the rent the previous residents were paying.

DCU academics call for “Supported Transition” model for young people with Intellectual Disabilities

November 14, 2018

From the findings of the report, they have urged policymakers to prioritise transition planning at an earlier stage within the post-primary school life-cycle for young people with intellectual disabilities (ID).

LinkedIn survey finds that up to two thirds of Irish adults regard themselves as successful

November 14, 2018

It ranks Ireland 4th out of 16 other European nations on the success scale, although the reasons are not financial.

Over 1,600 children waiting over a year for a psychologist appointment

November 14, 2018

The figures show that 6,340 children were waiting to receive an appointment with a psychologist by the end of August this year, and that 1,607 children had been on the waiting list for over a year. 109 of these particular children were under the age of four.

National News

Waiting list for trans and non-binary healthcare over two-years long

Irish citizens in Northern Ireland could lose EU vote

Gardaí warn of driving the morning after drinking

Thousands march on anniversary of homeless man’s death

Consumers warned against purchasing online DNA tests

Online physiotherapy service to be rolled out in Ireland

Irish Rail funded over €100,000 for extra security over Christmas period

Majority of direct provision centres close to capacity

Cancer becomes most common cause of death in Ireland

New IOS feature shows time spent on apps

Irish citizens to be granted thousands of US visas

Up to 800,000 people in Ireland with neurological conditions could benefit from new research initiative

3,000 people attend Dublin Games Festival in RDS

Technology model to launch in three Dublin secondary schools

Court ruled student filmed snorting sugar be allowed to return to school

Dublin City Council to buy 92 homes in Ballymun

Elderly patients remaining in hospital instead of transferring to nursing homes

New whole-of-government strategy launched for children, young people and families

Students charged triple as elderly residents move out of ‘not fit for purpose’ housing

DCU academics call for “Supported Transition” model for young people with Intellectual Disabilities

LinkedIn survey finds that up to two thirds of Irish adults regard themselves as successful

Over 1,600 children waiting over a year for a psychologist appointment

Na Fianna hold their ground while Home Farm goes under construction for the new MetroLink

Changes to Leaving Cert appeals process to positively impact access to higher education

Irish to be full working EU language