National News Archives – Page 2 of 19

Weekend election could hinder student voters

February 5, 2020

USI President has said the Saturday general election may not be as accessible to students as planned.

Irish breast cancer diagnoses soar

February 5, 2020

The National Breast Screening Programme is urging women to get their breasts checked as number of people being diagnosed with breast cancer in Ireland soars.

FG promise €500m investment in colleges across Ireland

February 5, 2020

Fine Gael have promised to invest €500 million in colleges and universities across the country, as part of an effort to upgrade facilities on campuses.

Public schools are closing the gap on private schools in sending students to university

December 11, 2019

A huge surge in college progression rates nationally has seen many schools around the country reach 100 per cent progression rates. A decade ago, it was only fee-paying schools and a handful of others who reached this figure while this year 50 non-fee paying schools achieved this.

Plans for a 155 bed rough sleeper accommodation cancelled with less than a month to Christmas

December 11, 2019

Plans for the State’s largest emergency accommodation for single men were shut down due to heavy criticism from local residents and businesses, announced the Peter McVerry Trust.

Late-night commuter services for the Christmas period

December 11, 2019

Iarnród Éireann plan to run late-night DART and Commuter services throughout the Christmas holidays.

Government aim to increase traveller participation in higher-level education

December 11, 2019

The government aims to double traveller participation in higher-education by 2021.

Bus Eireann awarded €800 million to improve services across the country

December 11, 2019

Bus Eireann were awarded a contract for five years worth over €800 million by the National Transport Authority.

Dublin City Council plans for 30km/h zones across residential zones

December 11, 2019

Dublin City Council is set to introduce 30 km/h speed limit zones in residential zones across the city.

Lack of support for people suffering from a dual diagnosis of substance abuse and mental health difficulties

December 11, 2019

DCU researchers have conducted a study on the community impact of Dual Diagnosis, a combination of substance abuse and mental health difficulties.

Non-binary and under-16’s left out of gender recognition act again

December 11, 2019

LGBTQ+ groups expressed “disappointment” after the government didn’t implement certain recommendations made concerning the Gender Recognition Act.

Harris meets NSAC for the first time after the cervical check scandal

November 27, 2019

Minister for Health, Simon Harris met with the National Screening Advisory Committee (NSAC) for the first time on the 18th of November.

Dublin Bus to introduce 24 hour routes

November 27, 2019

Dublin Bus have announced that the number 15 and 41 buses will become 24 hour routes on December 1st.

Ireland has the potential to become a global research centre after Brexit

November 27, 2019

The annual Higher Education and Research conference took place this past weekend with the British Irish Chamber of Commerce calling on policymakers to pursue and strengthen their relationship with universities in the United Kingdom.

Focus Ireland to open family centre for the homeless in Dublin City Centre

November 27, 2019

Focus Ireland are seeking donations ahead of the opening their first ever family centre for the homeless in Dublin City Centre before this Christmas

New drug can successfully treat patients with Cystic Fibrosis

November 27, 2019

The majority of people with Cystic Fibrosis can be treated with a new drug called Trikaftatm, according to new research.

Secondary schools still not safe places for LGBTI+ students

November 14, 2019

Almost three quarters of LGBTI+ second level students feel unsafe at school and 86% say the feel purposely excluded by their peers, according to the largest report of its kind ever conducted in Ireland.

Revised Bus Connects scheme announced after almost 50,000 public complaints

November 13, 2019

The National Transport Authority have published a revised Bus Connects scheme after an unprecendented number of complaints during public consultations

Low and moderate risk drinkers account for the majority of alcohol related harms

November 13, 2019

The majority of alcohol harm in Ireland arises from low and moderate risk drinkers who account for over 70 per cent of all drink related harms in society

DCU student Mehwish Saqib issued official deportation order

October 30, 2019

DCU student Mewish Saqib has been issued with an official deportation order

Students face over 10 per cent rent increase in Dublin accommodation complex

October 30, 2019

Students in shared rooms, living in Liv accommodation complex in Dublin could face price increases between 11 percent and 14 percent, due to an administrative error.

Student accommodation in Cork could be blocked from allowing short term rentals

October 30, 2019

The Irish Hotels Federation has asked An Bord Pleanála to rule on whether Amnis house can rent their student accommodation on a short term basis year round.

Guidelines on supporting transgender students in school published in Northern Ireland

October 30, 2019

Guidelines for schools in supporting transgender students were published by Norther Ireland’s Education Authority after several schools asked for guidance and will apply to pre-schools, primary schools, post-primary and all other schools under the EA.

Nine of Ireland’s maternity units do not offer abortion

October 30, 2019

Nine of Irelands 19 maternity hospitals do not offer abortion services.

Blackhall group chat puts Law Society in hot water

October 17, 2019

The Irish Law Society is offering counselling to future trainee solicitors after an allegedly inappropriate male WhatsApp group chat was discovered on their campus.