aoife breslin Archives – The College View

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?

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.

Ireland still has a lot to learn in terms of trans acceptance

April 14, 2021

Transphobia must be abolished in Ireland, this can be done through education, acknowledgement and acceptance of others.

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.

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

Kinghan represents Ireland at inaugural Rugby X Tournament in London

November 13, 2019

DCU student Lucinda Kinghan recently represented Ireland at the first ever 5v5 rugby X tournament in the O2 in London playing two matches against England and the USA.

Fiona Tully wins both Singles and Doubles trophies in Handball Championships

October 30, 2019

DCU student Fiona Tully won both the Ladies Singles and Doubles Open tournaments at the Irish Collegiate Handball Association (ICHA) in Wexford last week.