Political Archives – The College View

Possible changes to the pandemic unemployment payment

October 14, 2020

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has hinted at the possibility of restoring previous Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) rates to introductory levels for those in sectors badly affected by COVID-19.

DCUSU will continue to support BLM into the coming academic year

June 20, 2020

The DCU Students Union (DCUSU) has said it will continue to work with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement with students.

DCU lecturer wins seat in 33rd Dáil

February 19, 2020

A DCU law and government lecturer has won a seat in the 33rd Dáil, after contesting the election in Dublin West as a member of the Green Party

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.

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.

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.

Affordable child care essential for gender equality in the workplace

December 11, 2019

A discussion was held at the inaugural #WorkEqual conference which took place on November 27th, regarding affordable and accessible childcare provisions, as well as an optional shared paternal leave in the first year of a baby’s life in order to achieve workplace equality.

Plan to combat the effects of climate change on health launched

November 13, 2019

The Department of Health has developed a Climate Change Adaptation Plan to identify the main challenges posed to the health service by the climate crisis.

UK submit proposals for replacing the backstop

October 16, 2019

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has submitted formal proposals to the EU, that could replace the backstop.

Students join Extinction Rebellion’s week long climate protest

October 16, 2019

Students across Ireland joined the Extinction Rebellion protest for a week of civil disobedience to highlight the need for the government to take radical action to stop climate change

USI calls for legislation to protect staff tips

October 2, 2019

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is calling for legislation that would ensure tips in food outlets are given to staff and not put towards company profits

Engagement and nationally funded education, McHugh runs for USI, following disaffiliation vote

March 6, 2019

DCU Students’ Union Vice President for Education and Placement, Craig McHugh has embarked on a campaign to become the USI’s next VP for the Dublin Region.

Seán Gallagher: Presidential Candidate

October 17, 2018

Gallagher was leading in the polls in 2011 until the “Tweetgate” controversy where Pat Kenny read out a tweet which alleged Gallagher had financially corrupt involvement with Fianna Fáil.

Peter Casey: Presidential Candidate

October 17, 2018

Irish people across the globe should be brought together through technology according to presidential candidate Peter Casey.

Michael D Higgins: Presidential Candidate

October 17, 2018

A dive into the presidential campaign led by Michael D. Higgins.

Blasphemy law set to be repealed

October 17, 2018

The blasphemy referendum is due to take place on October 26, the same Friday as the presidential election.

Gavin Duffy: Presidential Candidate

October 17, 2018

In The run up to the presidential election, candidate Gavin Duffy has said he is “mellowing as a capitalist” and is more open to social policies.

DCU study shows press freedom leads to lower incidences of bribery

October 3, 2018

A DCU study revealed that countries with greater press freedom have lower incidences of bribery involving public officials.

Ireland may be forced to recognise Palestine

October 3, 2018

Ireland may be forced to recognise Palestine as a state if negotiations continue.

DCU honours Arab world’s first female politician

June 27, 2018

Amal Al Qubaisi, the Arab world’s most senior politician, received an honorary doctorate from DCU last Thursday.

Eight out of ten companies pay men more than women

April 18, 2018

78 per cent of companies are paying men more than women, according to data belonging to 10,000 firms submitted last week.

USI Vote to Support Boycott Campaign Against Israel

April 18, 2018

The USI have voted to support the boycott against Israel in their occupation of Palestine and failure to obide by UN law.

Irexit: The next political movement?

February 21, 2018

Brexit and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign were broadly viewed as a sort of populist uprising against the political establishment.

President Higgins calls on EU to embrace diversity

February 7, 2018

The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, said that the EU needs to embrace diversity and promote social cohesion. Speaking at the launch of the DCU Brexit Institute, the keynote speech by Mr Higgins focused

Students’ Unions should advocate for decriminalisation of drug use, says Labour senator

February 7, 2018

Students’ Unions should be working with college authorities to advocate for students caught with illegal substances and campaigning for decriminalisation of drug use, according to Labour Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin. Ó Ríordáin said while he understands