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How Ireland’s legislation puts sex workers at risk

December 11, 2019

Comparing the two years before and the two years after the new law came in, crime has increased 90 per cent and violent crime specifically has increased 92 per cent

Government aim to increase traveller participation in higher-level education

December 11, 2019

The government aims to double traveller participation in higher-education by 2021.

New revenge porn legislation will cover deepfake technology

November 27, 2019

Deeptrace, an Amsterdam-based cybersecurity company, published a report this year which found 96 per cent of the deepfake videos on the internet are pornographic videos. And 100 per cent of the deepfake content on pornography websites contain female subjects.

How Ireland’s sex education system has failed us

November 13, 2019

We have had a culture of shame and stigma about sex and sexuality in Ireland for a long time.

Only 61 travellers in third-level education

November 13, 2019

Just 61 travellers were enrolled in third-level education in 2017, according to a new report from the Department of Education and Skills.

Government officials clash over porn regulation

October 30, 2019

Much of the discussion over the introduction of legislation which would regulate access to online pornography has included specific reference to Ana Kriegel.

Mystery of how vaping kills deepens

October 16, 2019

The mystery of how vaping causes severe respiratory problems deepens as doctors rule out one probable explanation for hundreds of vaping related illnesses and 23 deaths in the United States.

DCU President says International Rankings are not comprehensive

October 16, 2019

The Chancellor of DCU has said that efforts need to be made in order to create a more comprehensive international ranking system.

Trinity provost threatens to cut student numbers

October 2, 2019

The provost of Trinity College has warned that it may need to cut its student numbers in order to regain its previous international ranking.

UCD’s SU can no longer confirm the availability of cost free PrEP

July 7, 2019

Talks to provide UCD students with free Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) are still ongoing, despite confirmation of cost-free availability of the drug on July 1st.

DCUSU year in review: VP for Academic Affairs Callaghan Commons

April 17, 2019

Callaghan Commons, plans to build upon his “Don’t Drop out Drop in” campaign, as he enters his second year as Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Minister welcomes Ireland’s 42nd trade expo Showcase

February 6, 2019

Ireland’s 42nd trade expo ‘Showcase’ was welcomed by Heather Humphreys.

Mary McAleese joins University of Glasgow

October 17, 2018

Former President Mary McAleese is to become a Professor of Children, Law and Religion at the University of Glasgow.

Discussions to start on transfer of Catholic schools

October 3, 2018

The Department of Education are planning to have 400 non or multi-denominational schools in Ireland by 2030.