referendum Archives – The College View

Voters fail to turn out for DCUSU’s referendums

December 17, 2019

Three referendums which were held by DCU Students’ Union were deemed to be invalid due to them not reaching quorum.

Bless me Father, for I have sinned

November 14, 2018

On October 26th, Irish citizens voted to remove blasphemy from article 40 of the Constitution. This means that the government will revoke the law which made it illegal to say something that is offensive to

Blasphemy law set to be repealed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.

Ireland vote to repeal the 8th amendment

May 26, 2018

Ireland has voted to repeal the 8th amendment by 66.4% to 33.6%.

Almost 27,000 students registered to vote by Students’ Unions

May 3, 2018

Students’ Unions across Ireland have directly registered 26,979 new student voters in the lead up to the Eighth Amendment referendum on May 25th, said the Union of Students Ireland.

Abstaining from United Ireland vote should have been an option

April 18, 2018

If the recent DCU referendum on a United Ireland was absolutely necessary, the option to abstain should have been included. Firstly, a vote of abstinence is not the same as not voting. The option to say not only am I not in favour of DCU calling upon the State to hold a referendum on a United Ireland, I do not think I, or the university, should intervene.

The Repeal movement’s biggest challenge

April 4, 2018

This begs the question; is the pro-choice side depending too much on young people to secure the vote?

USI concerned over referendum date

March 20, 2018

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) are concerned that any delays finalising the wording of the Eighth Amendment referendum would mean that students will be left unable to vote.

DCU4UNITY host forum ahead of united Ireland referendum

March 7, 2018

A Sinn Féin MEP encouraged DCU students to support a united Ireland at a unity forum in DCU on February 22nd.

The fight to vote

February 21, 2018

To make our country truly democratic, it is natural to argue that our registration system needs to come up to speed.

Overwhelming majority of DCU students vote to stay with USI

December 8, 2016

94 per cent of DCU students voted to remain affiliated with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) in a referendum held last week. 2,304 votes were cast, with 2,176 voting Yes and just 128 voting No.

Referendum cancelled as Executive is over-ruled

November 30, 2016

The referendum proposing changes to the Students’ Union constitution has been called off, following a decision made at last week’s Class Rep Council.

Emergency CRC puts referendums on hold

November 22, 2016

An emergency meeting of CRC took place last Thursday because of conflict over constitutional changes

Conflict at CRC over constitutional change

November 16, 2016

Last Wednesday’s CRC saw a heated debate over the proposed changes to the Students’ Union constitution.

No official opposition to cannabis referendum

April 6, 2016

No student or group has registered as opposing the passing of the referendum which will mandate the DCU Students’ Union to support and campaign for the legalisation of cannabis. Students will be asked to vote

Fight continues to repeal the Eighth

April 6, 2016

“USI has been pro-choice and campaigning for Irish abortion services since the early 80s. We are proud to stand alongside and fully support Amnesty International in this campaign.” Said Union of Students in Ireland President, Kevin Donoghue.

Should colleges stand by the USI?

March 16, 2016

With UCD students voting against rejoining the Union of Students in Ireland, Aisling McCabe explains that while there are many advantages to membership, the national body is far from perfect.

Attack of the apathy: election sees shortage of votes

November 18, 2015

The elections for OSL, Clubs and post-grad officers failed to secure the minimum of votes.

Referendum passed but sabbats split on changes

November 18, 2015

Some 85 per cent of DCU students voted to amend the DCUSU constitution to facilitate the change in the current SU structure to allow for the amalgamation of the DCU, St. Pat’s, Mater Dei and the Church of Ireland College of Education Students’ Unions.

Students want SU referendum on cannabis

October 14, 2015

Over 500 DCU students have signed a petition calling on the Students’ Union to hold a referendum on their stance on the legalisation of cannabis. For the SU to hold a referendum, a petition must

Cannabis referendum to be expected if SSDP have their way

April 8, 2015

DCU students should expect to see a referendum to be held on campus regarding the SU’s stance on cannabis in the next academic year. Finnian Curran reports.

No freedom, until we’re equal

February 16, 2015

The transgender Community in Ireland are continuing to fight back as the Government propose a new Bill on transgender recognition.

Ceist an neamhspleáchais – seans caillte nó seans glactha?

October 1, 2014

Lá mór corraitheach a bhí san 18 Meán Fómhair. Lá na cinniúna, lá air a dhéanfaí ceann de na breithiúnais ba thábhachtaí i stair na hAlban, breithiúnas a thiocfadh leis tús a chur le sraith ghníomhartha duibheagánacha ar fud na Breataine Mhóir, agus na hÉireann fiú.

Apathy strikes again as referendum declared void

April 30, 2014

Last week’s referendum on whether the SU would support the construction of a labyrinth on campus has been declared null and void. Finnian Curran reports.

Trinity Students’ Union to oppose smoke-free campus

April 16, 2014

Trinity Students’ Union has decided to stand behind the result of a recent referendum which saw students vote against a smoke-free campus.