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Fianna Fáil Healthcare Spokesperson Meets Student Leaders
Fianna Fáil healthcare spokesperson Stephen Donnelly said students' unions are having to 'fill the gaps' as a result of government underfunding.

With Hopes of Change, DUCAC Ejects a Symbol of the Old Guard
Jemil Saidi has become DUCAC's first student Chair. His election could have radical implications for an organisation often slow to change.

Jemil Saidi Narrowly Elected DUCAC Chair, Defeating Donagh McDonagh
Jemil Saidi, previously the Vice-Chair of DUCAC, defeated incumbent Donagh McDonagh by 49 votes to 48.

DUCAC Members in Dispute With Chairperson Over Access to Minutes
DUCAC Chair Donagh McDonagh was accused of ignoring requests for access to minutes of the body's meetings.

DUCAC Records Surplus of Over €44k, Reversing Eight Years of Deficits
Last year, the Pav recorded a deficit of over €11,000.

Several TCDSU Class Reps Wrongly Elected After Issues With Online Voting System
A statement from Sadhbh Brennan, the chair of the Electoral Commission, said a 'technical difficulty' caused the error.

Trinity Has More Sugar Babies than Any Other College, Figures Show
Some 762 Trinity students have signed up to a US-based dating website that can pair young women with wealthy older men.

New Trinity Activist Group Sets Up, Calling for Student Rent Strikes
The group, called Cut the Rent, has called for an escalation of student activism against price increases in student accommodation.

Jemil Saidi, DUCAC Vice-Chair, to Run for Chairperson
Saidi, a member of Dublin University Harriers and Athletics Club, will contest a position up for grabs for the first time in three years.

Mary Mitchell O’Connor Sets Up Taskforce for Drugs in Education
A taskforce featuring a Trinity professor will investigate drug use in higher education.