By Conor Gavin The 26 October 2018 is the day of our Presidential Election. What is lesser known is that there’s also a referendum to remove an old Irish Law on the same ballot. This referendum will decide whether or not we remove the “Blasphemy Law.” Currently in Ireland, people can be prosecuted for blasphemy. This is based on a law drawn up in our constitution … [Read more...] about Blasphemy referendum: what you need to know
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Ó Maoileannaigh backs USI campaign against “horrid” direct provision
NUI Galway’s Students’ Union has joined the fight against the horrors of Ireland’s direct provision scheme and is actively taking part, along with numerous Student Unions across the country, in the protest against what SU President Lorcán Ó Maoileannaigh referred to as the modern day Magdalene Laundries. On Saturday 20 January the SU and numerous NUIG students took part in a … [Read more...] about Ó Maoileannaigh backs USI campaign against “horrid” direct provision
Seanad Referendum Results in
The referendum to abolish the Seanad has been defeated with 51.7% of the vote, Jenna Hodgins has more... … [Read more...] about Seanad Referendum Results in