Image via greenparty.ie The Irish Cancer Society has welcomed Minister Roderic O’Gorman’s announcement today that he will legislate to enable women with cancer to defer their maternity leave until the end of their treatments. The announcement was made at the Green Party convention on 21 October in Cork. The need for this change was highlighted in the … [Read more...] about Minister O’Gorman’s plan to allow women in cancer treatment to delay maternity leave welcomed by Irish Cancer Society
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New campaign launched on Higher Education campuses to end sexual violence and harassment
Image by Simon Harris on Instagram #UnmuteConsent, a campaign against sexual violence and harassment, has been rolled out across all Higher Education campuses. Sexual violence and harassment are significant issues that largely go unreported. This campaign aims to target students to increase their knowledge and awareness of consent and encourage them to … [Read more...] about New campaign launched on Higher Education campuses to end sexual violence and harassment
Gymnastics Ireland caught up in racism scandal
Image by Ania Klara from Pixabay Gymnastics Ireland has come under fire following accusations of racism after a video of a medal ceremony went viral on social media. The video being circulated on social media sites such as TikTok, Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter), shows a medal ceremony at a gymnastics event in which a member of staff is handing out … [Read more...] about Gymnastics Ireland caught up in racism scandal
Key Budget 2024 Measures
Image by Dom J on Pexels The Government have announced all the Budget 2024, which includes a cost-of-living package. Here’s a breakdown of the main measures included in the budget, and how they may affect you. Cost of Living Energy credits totalling €450 across three instalments of €150 between the end of this year and the start of next year Double child benefit … [Read more...] about Key Budget 2024 Measures
NUI Galway student wins bronze at Tokyo Olympics
From Left to Right, Top to Bottom – Emily Hegarty, Aifric Keogh, Eimear Lambe, Giuseppe De Vita and Fiona Murtagh. Photo courtesy of Fiona Murtagh SIN speaks to Olympian Fiona Murtagh. It has been a hectic 18 months for Fiona Murtagh, who at the start of last year was working for Campus Living at NUI Galway, and went on to win an Olympic bronze medal in the coxless … [Read more...] about NUI Galway student wins bronze at Tokyo Olympics