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USI: Increased College Spaces “Futile” Amid Accommodation Crisis
The Union of Students in Ireland has said that increasing the number of third-level places without extra accommodation and services is a "populist" and "futile" move by Government.
CAO: Eight Trinity Courses Exceed 600 Points
CAO points for courses at Trinity fell by an average of 12 points.
Funding Announced to Create More Evening Events for Young People
The Night-Time Economy Youth Initiative includes a funding package designed to support nighttime events across the country
TCDSU and UCDSU Launch Joint Digs Drive
The students’ unions of both universities have collaborated to urge homeowners with spare rooms to rent to students in need of housing.
USI Urges Affordable Housing and Tenant Protections in Submission to Private Rental Sector Review
The submission highlighted the struggles students face in accessing affordable and secure housing within the private rental sector, emphasising the urgent need for comprehensive governmental reforms.
USI Passes TCDSU Motion for Electoral Reform
The motion, proposed by TCDSU, mandates the USI to commission a report into the running of USI elections and to explore the possibility of direct elections.
Minister Martin Announces Three New Initiatives to Support the Night-Time Economy
The support package, announced yesterday, will include funding for art centres to open later, a noise mitigation grant scheme for late-night venues, and a pilot program for late-night cultural activities.
Sex Education to Be Compulsory for Leaving Cert Students
The updated SPHE curriculum will focus on mental health and wellbeing, relationships and sexuality, and developing essential life skills.
Trinity Senator Dr Tom Clonan Introduces Bill to Guarantee Disability Supports
The bill will progress to the Committee Stage following its uncontested passage through the Seanad last night.
Marginalised women face barriers in accessing mental health services, report finds
The report by the National Women's Council emphasises the need for gender-sensitive care and targeted support