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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Paul Murphy claims Stage is Set for a Left Wing Resurgence in UCD Campus Politics
Tribune editor Jack Power sits down with Anti-Austerity TD Paul Murphy, to talk about student politics and activism during his time in UCD, the…
Donations from Local TD and Councillor coincide with UCD Young Fine Gael Election Canvassing
UCD Young Fine Gael have been found to be in receipt of donations from prominent local representatives coinciding both with the last round of…