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Free IVF treatment needs to be introduced in Ireland

February 24, 2021

With IVF treatment costing between €6,000 and €10,000, many cannot afford to start a family. State funding must be introduced in order to give people suffering from infertility a chance at becoming parents.

Should people aged 65+ take the AstraZenaca Vaccine?

February 10, 2021

With the effectiveness of the AstraZenaca vaccine being unknown for 65 and overs, it may cause concern for the nation, as we have no evidence that the vaccine will work on this age group.

Moving forward with the 2021 Olympic Games is irresponsible

February 10, 2021

This year the Organising Committee and the International Olympic Committee are determine that the event will go ahead, despite the current Coronavirus cases.

Will people be able to continue working from home post Covid-19?

December 9, 2020

EU survey shows that Ireland has the second highest number of employees working from home in Europe due to Covid-19. It is difficult to know if people will return to their office jobs as working from home seems to be as effective as working in an office.

National crisis for Ireland if the DUP ease restrictions in the North

November 25, 2020

Widespread transmission can only be kept at ease in Ireland if the North and South are working together to combat the spread of Covid-19. Unfortunately, there is no sufficient co-operation between the DUP and the Irish government in tackling the virus.

Oscars diversity guidelines place barrier on free storytelling

November 25, 2020

New inclusion standards consist of: at least one main character being “from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group,” the storyline must be centred on one of the following: women, LGTBQ people, a racial or ethnic group or the disabled, and finally 30% of cast members must be from at least two of these four categories.

The imbalance between men’s and women’s sport is not getting larger but it is not closing

November 11, 2020

It’s been said that women’s sport has been making huge positive strides over the past number of years in Ireland, but with male athletes enjoying higher salaries, more coverage and greater sponsorship than their female counterparts, one has to question whether progress is really being made.

Strict Covid-19 protocols are essential for the 2020 GAA Championship to go ahead

October 28, 2020

Due to Covid-19, the country is still skeptical as to if this years GAA championship should go ahead.

There is an issue with the drink and drug culture among Irish youth

October 28, 2020

The Irish people use drinking as a hobby rather than an occasional activity. Binge drinking is a normal thing for Irish people and the youth in Ireland follow by example, watching their parents, siblings or friends drinking regularly and may feel obliged to partake.

Bus Éireann cutbacks add further stress to university students

October 14, 2020

Will students have good public transport links between their home county and the county in which they study?

Diarmuid Connolly retires from Dublin GAA

October 14, 2020

Dublin star Diarmuid Connoly has officially retired from inter-county action.

Diarmuid Connolly retires from Dublin GAA

October 14, 2020

Diarmuid Connolly released a statement on Wednesday 30th September, confirming his retirement from inter-county football, just a fortnight before the 2020 season begins. The St Vincent’s man was one of Dublin’s star players, contributing hugely

Students struggle to get the most from their Intra placements during Covid-19

July 21, 2020

For many students Integrated Training (Intra) is their first experience into the world of work of their chosen profession. It can create opportunities for final year students and for some students Intra placement results in

Incoming university students are worried about how Covid-19 will affect their education

June 21, 2020

The uncertainty on what lies ahead for incoming first year college students is poignant with only three months left until they start third level education.

Andrew Coscoran breaks 1500m record at the National Indoor Championships

March 18, 2020

Andrew Coscoran struck gold as he broke the 1,500-metre record in three minutes 41.76 seconds at the National Indoor Championships at the National Sports Campus on March 1st.

Gold target hit by DCU Archers in Cork

March 4, 2020

DCU Archery club were once again on top of their game as they were the winners of four medals, made up of two gold and two silver at the Student National Championships.

Fagan grabs Gold for Ireland at British Isles tournament.

February 5, 2020

DCU’s Claire Fagan clinched first place for Ireland in the Women’s U23 race at the Celtic International XC at the Stirling in Scotland. Fagan was victorious in the 8000m race which included athletes from Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England.

aoife breslin

Free IVF treatment needs to be introduced in Ireland

Should people aged 65+ take the AstraZenaca Vaccine?

Moving forward with the 2021 Olympic Games is irresponsible

Will people be able to continue working from home post Covid-19?

National crisis for Ireland if the DUP ease restrictions in the North

Oscars diversity guidelines place barrier on free storytelling

The imbalance between men’s and women’s sport is not getting larger but it is not closing

Strict Covid-19 protocols are essential for the 2020 GAA Championship to go ahead

There is an issue with the drink and drug culture among Irish youth

Bus Éireann cutbacks add further stress to university students

Diarmuid Connolly retires from Dublin GAA

Diarmuid Connolly retires from Dublin GAA

Students struggle to get the most from their Intra placements during Covid-19

Incoming university students are worried about how Covid-19 will affect their education

Andrew Coscoran breaks 1500m record at the National Indoor Championships

Gold target hit by DCU Archers in Cork

Fagan grabs Gold for Ireland at British Isles tournament.

DCU Trampolining Club jumps to victory in Limerick

Kinghan represents Ireland at inaugural Rugby X Tournament in London

Fiona Tully wins both Singles and Doubles trophies in Handball Championships