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Abolition of PUP for Students ‘Detrimental’ for Education, Says USI President

The government today announced that students who have lost work due to the pandemic would no longer receive PUP after September 7th.
By Emma Taggart
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PUP Closed to Students From Early September

The government said that the decision was “in line with normal circumstances where students do not qualify for unemployment payments while at college”.
By Sárán Fogarty
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‘Lion’s Share’ of Additional College Applicants Coming from the EU, Says CAO Chair

The increases may be related to Brexit, as the UK, in comparison, has seen a major drop in EU applicants.
By Cormac Watson
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Student Leaders Hold Demonstration Outside Leinster House To Protest Fees

USI and other union bodies have called for years on government to reduce fees which are among the highest fees in Europe.
By Mairead Maguire and Sárán Fogarty
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Labour Hits Out at Harris Over PUP’s Effect on SUSI Applications

PUP has caused some students to miss out on SUSI grants by pushing them out of the qualifying income brackets.
By Jennifer Ní Chiara
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Printing House Square Expected to Finish Construction by End of Summer

Printing House Square has been hit by a slew of setbacks over the years, hindered by contracting issues and coronavirus restrictions.
By Cormac Waston
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GSU Announces Sabbatical Officer Election Dates

The GSU announced the dates in an email to postgraduate students today.
By Cormac Watson
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College Receives €30m Philanthropic Donation for Trinity East

The gift, from Eric and Barbara Kinsella, is the largest philanthropic donation in the history of the state.
By Jody Druce
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NUI Galway to Launch Domestic Violence Leave Policy

The policy will allow staff to avail of up to 10 working days of paid domestic violence leave per year to seek help.
By Jennifer Ní Chiara
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Rinne 73 Mac Léinn Staidéar ar Chúrsaí Tríú-Leibhéil trí Ghaeilge Anuraidh

Mar gheall ar cheist ón iar-aire Gaeltachta Éamon Ó Cuív don Aire Ardoideachais Simon Harris beidh plé ar ghanntanas cúrsaí atá á dteagasc trí Ghaeilge á dhéanamh leis an Údarás um Ardoideachas
By Jennifer Ní Chiara