Opinion Archives – The College View

The attitude towards transport in Ireland makes travelling by car an easy choice

November 13, 2019

The “car is king” attitude leaves commuters going for their keys instead of their leap cards, and why wouldn’t they?

What Twitter’s ban on political advertising means for us

November 13, 2019

Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey announced that it will ban political advertisements by November 15th. The purpose of this move is to stop politicians from advertising false statements on the social media platform. Dorsey tweeted that

Why is Merkel’s popularity in Germany dwindling?

November 13, 2019

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be remembered as the leader that brought Germany through one the worst recessions the world has seen in recent years. However it seems now that she is losing her grip of the people.

A lack of trust in major institutions is behind protests across the world

November 13, 2019

We have seen mass protests in Chile, Hong Kong, Catalonia, Beirut and Baghdad in just the last few weeks. The causes of each are very different, but it seems a lack of trust in major institutions is at the heart of each situation.

The Democratic Party can’t make the same mistake again

November 13, 2019

There’s a reason that Bernie Sanders has never joined the Democratic Party. The fact of the matter is that it’s an institution that is beholden to capital and wealth and not any of the liberal values it espouses.

Votegate in the Dail – and why it matters

November 13, 2019

The solution to a lot of these problems is only available through political intervention

Meghan Markle: how private can the lives of public figures hope to be?

November 13, 2019

We are living in a 24/7 media age, the couple are setting a precedent and sending a warning that they will fight for their privacy

Gay Byrne was the man to question and shape Irish society

November 13, 2019

Whether it was introducing Boyzone to the world, debating the use of contraceptives in Ireland, discussing trauma during the troubles in Northern Ireland or simply giving a prize to everyone in the audience, Gay Byrne was the man to question and shape Irish society.

The end of the Brexit circus will reveal the government’s domestic failings

October 30, 2019

The end finally appears to be in sight to the Brexit negotiations which have dominated the agenda for the entirety of Leo Varadkar’s time as Taoiseach.

How safe is our data and privacy?

October 30, 2019

With the number of social media sites and tech based firms on the rise annually, how safe is our data and privacy when we’re online.

An adult psychiatric unit is no place for a child

October 30, 2019

Children are our future, the leaders of tomorrow. If we are failing to help them now, they will fail to help us later.

What gene editing technology means for our future

October 30, 2019

With such power in hand, we must ask, what type of future are we trying to create?

Sport and politics will always be interwoven

October 30, 2019

For some, it is taboo, for sports to become embroiled in the often negative area of political discourse. The reasoning provided by many is that sport can transcend barriers and unite people, and politics has the opposite effect.

Are Extinction Rebellion’s methods of protest damaging their message?

October 30, 2019

Extinction Rebellion has been in the limelight in recent weeks, following the conclusion of the International Rebellion Week 2, from the 7th of October, receiving criticism from the general public after activists stood on top of a metro train at Canning Town in London, and separately a Fast Fashion protest at Pennys and Brown Thomas in Dublin.

Does the aging population of Ireland mean the youth get a bad deal?

October 30, 2019

The youth need to stand up for their rights and the ageing population of Ireland should listen.

Why the Facebook “graveyard” problem must be addressed

October 30, 2019

We decided to share our most treasured memories with the world, and with Mark Zuckerberg

Government weakness is allowing the far-right small victories

October 16, 2019

The treatment of asylum seekers in Ireland has been the subject of debate for many years but the government’s recent handling of the issue is also dangerous.

To vape or not to vape

October 16, 2019

Peter O’Neill asks whether or not vaping is impacting public health

Digs or Die – Why the rent crisis is making college even harder

October 16, 2019

Ireland must do better by its students if it wants them to continue their education says Clara Kelly

How free should free speech really be?

October 16, 2019

Aoife O’Brien asks where is the line when it comes to free speech and oppressive language

Can hemp help the climate emergency crisis?

October 16, 2019

Growing hemp may help reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change according to speakers at the Premier Irish Industrial Hemp Conference in June.

Adopt don’t shop dogs

October 16, 2019

On DoneDeal, if you search for “puppies” you will be met with about 703 ads. You may also be met with the opportunity to fork out up to 2,500euro in exchange for an 8-week-old french bulldog.

What have the Brexit negotiations revealed about Ireland’s relationship with the UK?

October 16, 2019

Shauna Power asks what has the Brexit negotiations revealed about our relationship with England

Forget impeachment, Trump could still win in 2020

October 16, 2019

Whether it be his famous twitter battles, chopper talk or his defence against a slew of investigations, not a day goes by where Donald Trump doesn’t make headlines.

The death of Dublin’s nightlife

October 16, 2019

Kirsty Dowdall explains why less and less young people are choosing to head towards Dublin’s night scene