Comment & Analysis

Editorial
Discontinuation of Ulster University’s Irish Course is Troubling, Even to Those Removed From the Language
Even to those unsympathetic to the Irish language, the termination of a course with high student satisfaction and employable graduates is worrying.

Le Straitéis Nua, B’fhéidir go n-Éireoidh le Pleananna Fiontraíoch Cholaiste na Tríonóide don Chéád Uair
Cáineadh Coláiste na Tríonóide de bharr a chur chuige maidir le fiontair, ach tá cur chuige nua le feiceáil i gceapadh duine chun tacú le gnólachtai nuathionscanta.

Editorial
With a New Strategy, Trinity’s Entrepreneurship Plans May Succeed Where Past Plans Have Been Unpopular
Trinity has been criticised for its approach to entrepreneurship, but hiring someone to support startups suggests a new approach.

Editorial
Reasons Behind Rejection of Oisín House Display Profound Underestimation of Accommodation Crisis
For Trinity’s future, having a place for accommodation and facilities is much more important than aesthetics.

Nochtann Fáthanna le Diúltú Iarratais Tí Oisín Gannmheas Trom na Géarchéime Iostais
Do thodhchaí Choláiste na Tríonóide, tá spás le haghaidh áiseanna agus iostas i bhfad níos tábhachtaí ná aestéitidil.

Contribution
For an American Student, Surprise at Strength of Trinity’s Influence
Trinity acts as a very big fish in a small pond, and its location helps it wield a greater influence over Irish life than any university does on the US.

I Sracfhéachaint ar an Ríocht Aontaithe, Feiceann Daoine i gcoinne Scéimeanna Iasachtaí Dearbhú a n-Argóintí
Trí iasachtai a chur in áit deontas do mhic léinn ó chlanna ioncaim íseal, is sampla foirfe é an Ríocht Aontaithe do dhaoine a thugann rabhadh faoi bhaoil scéimeanna iasachtaí.

Editorial
Looking to the UK, Opponents of Loan Schemes Can See Their Arguments Vindicated
By replacing grants for students from low-income backgrounds with loans, the UK is a perfect example for those who warn of the dangers of student loan schemes.

Is Deacair Conas a Dhéanfadh Forbairt Tí Oisín Áit Níos Measa de Shráid an Phiarsaigh a Thuiscint
Diúltaíodh cead de bharr an tionchair físiúla ar shráid i “gceantar caomhnaithe” - ach is folamh agus ag titim as a chéile atá an tsráid.

Editorial
It’s Hard to See How Trinity’s Oisín House Development Could Make Pearse Street Worse
Permission was refused over the visual impact of the street in a “conservation area” – but the street is crumbling and empty.