National News Archives – Page 2 of 20

USI Sexual Experience Survey defaced on live online conference

June 23, 2020

The Sexual Experience Survey (SES) 2020 publication was hacked by an unknown person yesterday, resulting in vandalism of slides presenting the survey’s findings.

Over 263 million people use marijuana annually

April 20, 2020

Over 263 million people around the globe use marijuana annually, researchers say. As the world celebrates Weed Day (420), scientists investigate the negative effects of marijuana use.

Leaving Certificate exams are postponed until late summer

April 18, 2020

The 2020 Leaving Certificate examinations have been postponed to late July or early August due to
Covid-19, the Minister for Education has announced.

Almost half of leaving certificate students want the exams cancelled

April 15, 2020

While almost half of Leaving Cert students want their exams cancelled, it is becoming increasingly likely that the Leaving Cert will be rescheduled for later in the summer.

Irish studies find that Vitamin D can help fight Covid-19

April 15, 2020

The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) has found that the intake of Vitamin D may boost resistance to Covid-19 or reduce the severity of the illness in those already infected.

Report finds that violence against women services are lacking in Europe

April 15, 2020

Services that address sexual violence and other forms of violence against women often are lacking, according to a new report from the Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO).

USI says one size does not fit all when it comes to assessment during lockdown

April 15, 2020

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have called for cooperation between universities and students’ unions to ensure no students are negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 pandemic has major effect on the Irish drug trade

April 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on the Irish drug trade, ultimately decimating the cocaine industry but increasing demand for cannabis, according to Gardaí and community officers.

Childline experiences a large increase in calls amid Covid-19 Crisis

April 15, 2020

The number of children calling Childline has increased by over 20 per cent in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak in Ireland as schools and childcare facilities have been closed.

Over 117 million children at risk of missing measles vaccine

April 15, 2020

Over 117 million children are at risk of missing the measles vaccine due to COVID-19, UN agencies warn. As coronavirus sends many nations into lockdown, children all over the world are in danger of missing life-saving shots.

Bingo Loco raises €30,000 for Pieta House

April 15, 2020

The Bingo Loco Live Stream returned to living rooms across the country last Saturday raising over €30,000 for Pieta House in their second virtual Bingo rave.

Leo Varadkar insists that state exams will go ahead in June

April 3, 2020

Leo Varadkar announced on Wednesday that Junior and Leaving Certificate exams will go ahead in June, as previously planned.

Students not guaranteed a refund after USIT travel group goes into liquidation

April 1, 2020

Travel agency USIT’s liquidation has left thousands of Irish students at a financial loss.

General Practitioners will facilitate people not registered with a practice who are concerned about coronavirus

April 1, 2020

Arrangements have been made for people who are not registered with a GP but are concerned about their health and the coronavirus.

Asthmatics urged to stop stockpiling medication by the Asthma Society of Ireland

April 1, 2020

People with asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD) are being urged not to stockpile their medication during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Refugee rights organisation calls for asylum seekers to be removed from direct provision during pandemic

April 1, 2020

An Irish organisation campaigning for the rights of refugees has called for asylum seekers to be removed from direct provision centres during the coronavirus pandemic.

Private healthcare system becomes public amid coronavirus pandemic

March 24, 2020

The Taoiseach said that private hospitals have agreed to work as part of the public health system for free, effectively ending Ireland’s longstanding two-tier healthcare system.

Government announces further restrictions to curb coronavirus spread

March 24, 2020

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced further restrictions today in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19, but said it is not a “complete lockdown”.

Students allowed to remain in campus accommodation during coronavirus crisis

March 18, 2020

DCU Rooms have confirmed that no student will be asked to leave on campus accommodation due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Learn to save a woman’s life with Irish Heart Foundation campaign

March 18, 2020

In honour of International Women’s day, the Irish Heart Foundation launched a new campaign last week to encourage people to learn life-saving CPR.

€3 million to go towards decarbonisation in higher education institutions

March 18, 2020

The Government has announced a €3 million pilot programme to improve energy efficiecy and support decarbonisation in higher education institutions.

DCU campus accommodation may be made available to HSE if COVID-19 pandemic worsens

March 17, 2020

DCU campus accommodation may be made available to the HSE on an emergency basis if the COVID-19 pandemic worsens.

Massive shutdown of colleges and universities due to coronavirus outbreak

March 12, 2020

All universities and colleges across the country are set to close due to coronavirus, according to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.

Radio waves from a nearby star could help scientists discover new habitable planets

March 4, 2020

Astronomers have discovered unusual radio waves coming from a nearby star according to a paper which was co-authored by DCU’s Dr Shane O’Sullivan from the School of Physical Sciences and the Centre for Astrophysics and Relativity.

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).