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Number of drug related deaths shows need for injection facilities, says minister
Ireland needs supervised injection facilities to reduce deaths and drug overdoses, said Minister for Health Promotion and the National Drugs Strategy Catherine Byrne, on March 8th.
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What’s happened since Shanowen Shakedown?
Almost a year on from the ‘Shanowen Shakedown’ campaign, legislation has not been implemented to put Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) under the 4 per cent rent caps that Rent Pressure Zones are subject to.
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Bus Éireann wants more women in the driver’s seat
Bus Éireann are holding open days to actively encourage more women drivers to apply for roles that are available nationwide.
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Unions on both sides of the border campaign for NI abortion rights
Since the Eight Amendment was repealed in the Republic of Ireland at the beginning of this year, focus has shifted to Northern Ireland where abortion remains illegal.
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Business School Faculty Rep: Charlie Kinsella
Charlie Kinsella is running for business school faculty rep to try make it easier for student commuters and those in student housing.
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NUI Galway study sees success in seaweed science
Selected types of sea lettuce could improve aquaculture and agriculture on Irish coastlines, according to a study by NUI Galway researchers.
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Human hair can now be used to measure vitamin D levels
Levelsof vitamin D can now be measured using hair samples, a research study from Trinity College and St. James’ Hospital has found.
DCU News
DCUSU comes under fire at Emergency CRC
An Emergency Class Representative Council (CRC) voted to mandate the DCU Students’ Union Executive’s position on Union of Students in Ireland (USI) affiliation to be neutral, should a referendum be called.
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Trinity students win Jailbreak 2019
Trinity College students Méabh Smyth and Chris Meaney were the first team to reach Bojnice Castle in Slovakia, making them the winners of Jailbreak 2019.
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Forty student receive 1916 bursaries
Forty students in Dublin received support from the 1916 ‘Leaders and Learners’ Bursary funded by the Department of Education and Skills.
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USI and HSE team up for harm reduction
The HSE and the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) are asking students to consider their use of drugs when socialising.
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RSA issue safety message after high death toll on Irish roads
Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) appealed for road users to slow down and be “extra vigilant” after 10 people were killed in road fatalities on Ireland’s roads in just eight days.
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Hundreds of UL students may have received wrong exam results
Hundreds of University of Limerick students may have received inaccurate exam results that could have impacted their degrees, the Dáil’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) heard on January 24th.
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Female employees less likely to receive pensions
Female employees are less likely to receive pension and bonus payouts compared to male employees, according to a survey conducted by Aviva.
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NUIG research centre involved in development of key health devices
An NUI Galway research centre will be involved in three major industry projects in medical devices worth €4.8 million.
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Shepherd secures six more weeks
DCU student Shepherd Machaya’s deportation order was extended today until March 21st.
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DCU launch Refugee Week 2019
Refugee Week 2019 is a reflection of the university’s commitment to students from asylum backgrounds, said DCU President Brian MacCraith at its launch in the U on January 28th.
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