Elections 2016

TCDSU Candidates Sign Pledge Against Fees at “Students Against Fees” Rally

The candidates pledged to "oppose the introduction of student loans, which would inevitably to be a first towards increased student fees".
By Róisín Power
Analysis

One Week into Elections, Landscape of Some Races has Changed Dramatically

Eleanor O'Mahony, who is co-leading this year's election coverage, notes the reorienting of races.
By Eleanor O'Mahony

No Bruises or Blood at Traditionally Incisive Q Soc Hustings

Tonight’s TCDSU election hustings, jointly organised by Q Soc and Trinity News, saw well-performing candidates in most races.

Maher Denies Handing Out Free Cans for Votes in Trinity Hall

Maher, who has been fined repeatedly by the Electoral Commission, was seen giving out cans by a reporter.
By Róisín Power and Edmund Heaphy
Analysis

A Reflection on the Campaign Balances as First Week Nears Close

Conor Parle, Polling Editor of The University Times, reflects on the first three days of campaigning.
By Conor Parle
Analysis

The Role of The University Times in College, as TCDSU Elections Progress

Niamh Egleston looks at the role of The University Times, from the perspective of staff and students, and speaks to the sole candidate for editor, Sinéad Baker
By Niamh Egleston

Nick Spare Drops Out of Education Race

Candidate cites mental health reasons and academic pressures for his decision.
By Paul Glynn and Sinéad Loftus

No Spars or Battles as Candidates Debate Major Issues for First Time

The first debate-style hustings of the campaign, hosted by The University Times and An Cumann Gaelach, took place in the Science Gallery tonight.

Meon Dearfach i leith na Gaeilge ag Hustings an University Times agus an Cumann Gaelach

Tarlaíodh Hustings le haghaidh iarrthóirí Aontas na Mic Léinn leis an Cumann Gaelach agus an University Times i nDánlann Eolaíochta anocht.
By Jamie Ó Siochrú

Tom McHugh Drops Out of Welfare Race

Candidate cites dissertation stress and overworked campaign team for decision.
By Sinéad Loftus and Eleanor O'Mahony