Independent UCD News
While much has been written about the unsatisfactory position of graduate interns in Ireland and the JobBridge scheme, with deadlines fast approaching for summer internships this article will explore some…
A spotlight has been shone on the state of child welfare in Ireland with the recent re-emergence of the mother and baby homes scandal and so it is now prudent…
With the focus on men’s mental health this November, there really is no better time to consider the negative effects of online comments on mental health and the law that…
UCD’s proposed Dignity and Respect Policy is an initiative by the university to clamp down on issues of harassment and discrimination across campus, in line with Minister Simon Harris’ commitment…
During the current pandemic, there is great debate and discussion on the return to work. The main question being asked is what health and safety measures do employers have to…
With a significant proportion of college students living in rental accommodation during the college year, it is crucial to have some awareness of the rights and responsibilities that come with…
Never has the life of a US Supreme Court justice ever been so renowned as that of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and never has the death of sitting justice ever caused…
Renowned UK law firms such as Slaughter & May, Linklaters, Clifford Chance, Allen & Overy, and Clyde & Co have all announced changes to their legal recruitment positions, as internship…
Simon Harris described issues of consent and sexual violence as ‘a real epidemic in our country,’ while speaking at a meeting with the National Advisory Committee on sexual harassment and…
President Michael D. Higgins signed the Residential Tenancies and Valuation Act 2020 into law on August 1st, ensuring tenants who are struggling to pay rent as a result of the…
The Supreme Court quashed the government’s National Mitigation Plan 2017 on Friday, the 22nd of June on the grounds that it lacks specificity on tackling Climate Change and it does…
Convicted serial rapist Patrick Nevin has had his sentence increased by two and a half years. Cathleen Noctor SC appealed Nevin’s original sentence on behalf of the Director of Public…