National News Archives – Page 2 of 19

Overuse of inhalers is causing serious side effects

March 4, 2020

Overusing an inhaler could be dangerous to your health, according to the Asthma Society of Ireland (ASI).

Patients receiving methadone treatment are most at risk of overdosing in the month following the end of their treatment

March 4, 2020

Patients receiving methadone treatment are at more risk of overdosing in the first month of treatment, and the first month following the end of the treatment, a new study has found.

NUI Galway study shows children with autism not receiving adequate services

March 4, 2020

A recent study released by NUIG has found that one-third of families that have a child with autism have sunk into debt in the past 12 months, as well as 74 per cent of children and adolescents not receiving one or more services in the past year.

Instant messaging service launched for women suffering from dating abuse

March 4, 2020

Women’s Aid has launched a free instant messaging service for women suffering from dating abuse or who feel unsafe or worried in their relationships.

DCU to increase cost of campus accommodation by four per cent

February 19, 2020

A recent decision by DCU management to increase the cost of on-campus accommodation by four per cent has left students outraged.

Dublin Bus wants free public transport for under 18’s

February 19, 2020

Dublin Bus have said that they want to abolish bus fares for anyone under the age of 18, to help create a more sustainable Dublin in the years to come.

Leaving Cert Computer Science to be held before all other exams

February 19, 2020

The State Examination Commission (SEC) has decided to set the Leaving Cert Computer Science exam on May 27th, ahead of the usual exam period.

DCU campus accommodation rent set to increase next year

February 12, 2020

DCU campus accommodation is set to increase the cost of rent by four per cent for the academic year 2020/2021.

Fianna Fáil pledge €100m for higher level funding

February 5, 2020

Fianna Fáil promise to freeze student fees according to their 2020 election manifesto.

Sinn Féin promise free education for all

February 5, 2020

Sinn Féin will make free education a reality if elected on February 8th according to their general election manifesto.

School Streets Initiative reduces traffic pollution

February 5, 2020

Traffic pollution levels surrounding two Malahide primary schools have dropped by 20 per cent thanks to the new “School Streets Initiative” led by Fingal County Council.

Dublin cyclists protest over safety concerns

February 5, 2020

Hundreds of cyclists took to their bikes in protest on Sunday January 26 to call for the immediate implementation of a cycle route along the Liffey Quays.

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.