European State of the Union Explainer
Who is Jean-Claude Juncker? Jean-Claude Juncker is the former Prime Minister of Luxembourg and current president of the European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union (EU). This means…
Crisis in Myanmar: An Explainer
The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, also known as Burma, has once again been thrown into the spotlight of international scrutiny in recent weeks, with violence flaring up in…
Where do Political Parties Stand on the 8th Amendment?
The 8th Amendment and its future in the Constitution has been the most divisive political issue in Ireland for years. While there now appears to be a broad consensus across…
What’s Going On In North Korea?
North Korea has once more found itself in the news for threatening its neighbours mainly by conducting missile tests. As of Sunday the 3rd of September it conducted its 6th…
UCD’s Political Societies face off in Mock Dáil over Water Charges
UCD’s political party societies faced off against one another in a ‘Mock Dáil’ organised jointly by the political party societies and the Commerce and Economics society on Tuesday last week.…
New Legislation set for Gender Recognition for Trans Teenagers
Legislation is set to be introduced in the Seanad in the coming weeks which will seek to ease the processes of gender recognition for Trans teenagers. The bill is proposed…
Trump’s Social Media Serves to Distract from the Harsh Reality in Washington
American journalist Bret Stephens recently revealed that only 17% of young people aged 18-24 read a newspaper daily. Stephen’s article, ‘Don’t Dismiss President Trump’s Attacks on the Media as Mere…
Positive Moves Towards Injection Clinics Highlights Public Attitude Change on Ireland’s Drug Policy
News broke in January this year that Dáil Éireann would debate the impending introduction of drug consumption centres, similar to those seen in parts of Germany, Switzerland and Australia. While…
USI Criticise Bus Éireann Strikes Disruption for Students
An estimated 100,000 people are set to be affected by Bus Éireann workers decision to engage in industrial action which was announced late last Thursday evening. Striking began on Friday…
Repeal Bus Protested by Pro-Life Group at UCD
ROSA (Reproductive rights against Oppression, Sexism & Austerity) began their national ‘Bus For Repeal’ campaign this morning on Monday the 6th March, outside the gates of UCD. The bus pulled…
Student Union Drops Support for Repeal Bus Over Abortion Pill Concerns
On Monday the 6th of March, the ‘Repeal Bus’ will arrive to UCD at 8:30am to provide direct information and contraceptives to students in need of safe abortion pills. The…
UCD President Andrew Deeks Argues for Loan Scheme at Government Committee on Future of Student Fees
UCD President Andrew Deeks spoke to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills on November 10th of last year. The committee is looking into the options for funding higher…