Opinion Archives – The College View

COP26 is not Listening to Irish Farmers.

November 24, 2021

Why Irish farmers feel as though they have been treated unfairly by COP26.

Can we trust landlord TDs to vote for the people and not the paycheck?

November 24, 2021

How can the public trust TD’s to make the right decisions on the housing crisis when many TD’s are landlords themselves?

Can we trust landlord TDs to vote for the people and not the paycheck?

November 18, 2021

The country has been in an unprecedented housing crisis for the better part of a decade now. Directly where Padraic Pearse stood outside the GPO and read that the nation of Ireland would “cherish all

Should we be crying over spilled milk?

November 10, 2021

The growing hype in alternative milk, and the stigma developing around dairy consumption. Talk about whether dairy is all that bad!

Have Nightclubs Opened Too Early?

November 10, 2021

With hundreds of people attending nightclubs every night, is this a big mistake put in place by the government?

Maternity Restrictions are Immoral at this Point

November 10, 2021

We all understand the stress that the HSE has had to face throughout Covid-19, but to not allow a parent to see the birth of their child is immoral at this stage.

Free contraception is long overdue

October 27, 2021

The budget recently announced that free contraception will be available for women between the ages of 17-25-years old. Is this a new milestone for Ireland?

Re-opening is Overwhelming

October 27, 2021

How the reopening of the country is exciting but overwhelming.

Is the RTÉ Drama ‘Kin’ Glorifying the Drug Culture in Ireland?

October 27, 2021

The new RTÉ drama ‘Kin’ has deemed popular across Ireland, however, is the show glorifying the lives that drug dealers lead?

Rise in Number of Students but a Decrease in SUSI Grants

October 27, 2021

Grants are crucial for many when thinking about the cost of college, however, this year there has been a drastic decrease in SUSI grants leading to negative effects on students across Ireland.

Fireworks: The Danger Behind the Fun

October 27, 2021

A warning against the harm of fireworks, as Halloween approaches.

Global Media Outrage: An Eye-Opener

October 27, 2021

We never realise how much time we spend on social media until its gone, we consume so much networking daily that when it disappears we do not know how to react.

Transport Crisis in Rural Ireland

October 13, 2021

How the lack of transport in rural Ireland is causing problems.

Teachers were the frontline workers of education during the pandemic. Treat them like it.

October 13, 2021

Recently, teachers unions have said they are not seeking pandemic bonus payments. But why would they not deserve something to recognise their work during the pandemic? As if teachers’ jobs were not hard enough already

“The Leaving Cert: Covid Edition.”

October 13, 2021

The Leaving Cert 2021 was as fair as it was expected. The ‘choice’ solution came as a shock to many, however, was it the only way that students could take exams in the height of a global pandemic?

Awkward Plan B Story Highlights a need for Better Sexual Education

October 13, 2021

With a lack of sexual education being taught in Irish schools, teenagers are so vulnerable when they decide to become sexually active.

Should Trump be Allowed Twitter Back?

October 13, 2021

Is the world a better place with a Trump-free twitter? Trump has made one too many mistakes on social media platforms, for anyone to think its a good idea that he receives access to Twitter again.

Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala Look: Chic or Weak?

September 29, 2021

We cannot deny that Kim Kardashian was the main talking point of this years Met Gala, as she stepped out in an outfit that was full body coverage.

What’s Happening with Pandemic Puppies?

September 29, 2021

The need to interview dog owners before they purchase.

Stop Asian Hate: My Observations on Racism in Ireland

April 22, 2021

Since six Asian women were killed in the Atlanta Spa shooting last month, “Stop Asian Hate Movement” have been held across the United States for several weeks. In this movement, some Asian-American celebrities, such as

National Broadband Plan Launched in 2012 is Still Failing

April 14, 2021

Students in rural Ireland are at a disadvantage, due to slow broadband speeds.

Pretty Little Thing ad banned for being “overly sexualised” July 12, 2020

April 12, 2021

A recent “Pretty Little Thing” advertisement was banned after being deemed as being “overly sexualised”. The retailer argued that it had not intended to create an advertisement that was “offensive and irresponsible” but rather intended to

Stretched to the last: the unheard voices on scoliosis waiting lists

March 24, 2021

While Covid-19 has changed how we live, and it has affected the general running of hospitals and plunged them under pressure, children are still waiting and their condition has not gone away at the foot of a global infection. Mountains have been moved over the course of this pandemic, this should be one of those mountains.

Women should not have to fear walking alone at night

March 24, 2021

People are advising women to think twice before they leave the house but why are we not advising men to change their social behaviours towards women.

TD’s pay rise is inappropriate under current circumstances

March 24, 2021

TD’s salaries set to reach over €100,000, as new pay rise comes into effect. Public sector workers will receive a 2 per cent pay rise, increasing TD’s salaries from around €98,000 a year to €100,000.