The Irish Times

Labour calls for senior minister responsible for gender-based violence

Need for public awareness campaign about violence against women, says Bacik

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 13:33

Donnelly ‘fully committed’ to safe access zone legislation

Minister says legal issues around safe access to abortion required ‘further consideration’

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 22:09

Miriam Lord’s Week: TD’s charity cycle scuppered by SUV

A touch of perspective wouldn’t have gone amiss in the Dáil this week

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:39

Wearing of masks into winter may be necessary – Donnelly

Minister says ‘we are ahead of best case scenario’ but Covid-19 situation ‘precarious’

Mon May 24 2021 - 19:37

Covid: ‘Sustained surge’ of mental health problems expected in coming years

Aware and Pieta House describe challenges faced during pandemic at Oireachtas hearing

Thu May 13 2021 - 12:36

Donnelly accused of undermining HSE over bid to lift maternity restrictions

Minister asked to offer ‘leadership’ as he supports decisions by individual hospitals

Fri May 07 2021 - 19:35

Almost 5,000 children waiting on psychology services to be seen this year under new plan

Mary Butler says ‘targeted one off approach for one year only’ will cost €5.5m to clear list

Fri Feb 12 2021 - 21:07

50 people to watch in 2021: The best young talent in Ireland

The hottest talent in politics, fashion, food, sport, activism, culture, tech and entrepreneurship

Sat Jan 02 2021 - 06:15

Tampax ad row shows need for ‘mature conversation’ about women’s bodies

Call for national strategy on women’s health as Senator tells of experience of miscarriage

Fri Jul 31 2020 - 21:47

Coronavirus threat to schools ‘overstated’ , Seanad told

Pandemic has exposed ‘crumbling’ state of many school buildings, debate hears

Tue Jul 28 2020 - 21:48

Meath East results: SF tops the poll while FG’s Regina Doherty loses seat

Minister for Social Protection comes in fifth in three-seater

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 16:20

Commuter communities being ‘sucked into Dublin’ - Howlin

Labour bids for commuter votes with plan to move away from city-centric job creation

Fri Jan 17 2020 - 16:52

Logistics not GAA delay local election count in Meath until Sunday

First count unlikely to be completed by midnight so plan to start afresh next day

Sat May 25 2019 - 09:55

TCD occupation, Have Your Say on the Eighth, St Patrick had a wife!

News, views and opinions fromStudent Hub contributors and Irish Times writers

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 15:23

Yes vote will bring about an Ireland that cares better for women

Annie Hoey: Students want an Ireland that protects women by providing safe, regulated abortion care in line with best medical practice

Thu Mar 15 2018 - 15:46

USI raises concerns over higher level spending

Union leader calls for postponement of decision on funding of higher level education

Fri May 26 2017 - 15:26

‘Childcare is a huge issue for parents going to college’

A growing number of third-level students have dependent children. But affordable on-campus childcare and other supports are hard to find

Mon Mar 06 2017 - 16:00

Car insurance costs will not be ‘dramatically’ reduced, Murphy says

Minister of State says the Government wants a ‘gradual’ lowering of premium costs

Thu Feb 16 2017 - 15:15

Student unions warn against introducing loan scheme

Graduates who emigrate may be ‘too afraid’ to return home, Oireachtas committee told

Thu Dec 08 2016 - 20:03

Irish Times partners with Drugs.ie for youth media awards

Chance to have work published on Student Hub site for National Youth Media Awards

Wed Dec 07 2016 - 17:38

Third level in distress: how colleges are coping with mental health

‘Extremely worrying’ that students in distress might have to wait weeks to see a counsellor

Tue Oct 25 2016 - 06:00

Is it possible to balance college and parenthood?

Facilities available for student parents are far from standard across all institutions

Mon Oct 24 2016 - 20:00

Thousands take to the streets in Dublin to protest against student loans

Student union president says loan system would adversely affect right to education

Wed Oct 19 2016 - 21:59

Thousands rally in Dublin protest against student fees

Demonstrators warn of impact income contingent loans would have on young people

Wed Oct 19 2016 - 16:28

USI seeks restoration of student teachers’ €1m Gaeltacht grant

Union fears disadvantaged students will be deterred from teaching courses

Mon Sept 19 2016 - 10:47

DCU president says university rankings dip is wake-up call

Government needs to consider income-contingent loan scheme, says Brian MacCraith

Wed Sept 07 2016 - 01:00

Is your kid going to college? Don’t be a helicopter parent

After years of close involvement with their children’s education, parents can find it hard to give up control. But overbearing parenting benefits no one

Tue Sept 06 2016 - 06:00

Spare room? Call goes out to find space to house students

Homeowners could earn up to €12,000 tax-free as students desperate for housing

Wed Aug 17 2016 - 01:00

Getting deposit back an issue for ‘60% of renters’, USI says

Student lobby in campaign to tackle issue of landlords withholding money

Tue Aug 02 2016 - 08:05

Public funding for 3rd level only viable option put forward by Cassells

Solutions based around fees and loans will deter students and damage the econony

Mon Jul 11 2016 - 16:42

USI opposes student loan scheme option

Union welcomes inclusion of free education option in long-awaited Cassells report

Mon Jul 11 2016 - 13:32

Pro-choice activists call for referendum at Dublin rally

Anti-abortion group warns about ‘devastating’ effects of termination

Sat Apr 16 2016 - 16:13

People to watch in 2016: Advocacy and activism

Education, disability access, direct provision and women’s rights will likely be on the agenda in 2016

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 00:00

Una Mullally: Government must not shaft students yet again

‘Free’ fees already cost €3,247, yet there are plans to burden young people further

Mon Dec 21 2015 - 01:00