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The Phil Excluded from Cork Debating Competition, Prompting Online Dispute

The Phil will not compete in this year’s Cork IV debating competition after failing to meet two registration deadlines, prompting fractious online debate.
By Donal MacNamee
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After Losing Quorum, TCDSU Unable to Debate Maternity Hospital Motion

The union was unable to vote on a motion to campaign against a motion against religious involvement in the National Maternity Hospital.
By Donal MacNamee and Aisling Marren
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TCDSU Votes to Fund Wheelchair Fencing on Campus

A motion to allocate funding to improving wheelchair access for sports clubs was passed at council tonight.
By Brónagh Kennedy
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After Contention, TCDSU To Continue Sending Weekly Email in Irish

TCDSU Communications Officer Paraic McLean said that there were few readers of the Irish language email.
By Aisling Marren and Jack Synnott
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TCDSU Votes to Support Campaign for Reduced Pharmacy Student Fees

Pharmacy students have reported high levels of stress due to high fees and unpaid placements.
By Aisling Marren and Jack Synnott
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Pharmacy Students Under ‘Huge Financial Strain’ Due to Unpaid Placements

Students have reported high levels of stress, with some forced to take on part-time jobs to support themselves.
By Aisling Marren
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SU Cafe Could Close, As TCDSU Faces Major Budget Deficit

The union recorded a €70,000 deficit in its accounts this year.
By Jack Synnott
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Trinity Introduces Electronic Voting System for Fellows

The change means Trinity's Fellows can register their assent electronically, rather than returning hard copies to the College.
By Aisling Marren
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‘Substantial’ Shortfall Increase, as TCDSU Posts €70,000 Deficit

The deficit was attributed to losses accruing from the union’s shops, as well as its cafe and The University Times.
By Donal MacNamee
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Stanley Quek Appointed Pro-Chancellor of Trinity

The Provost announced Quek's appointment in Singapore, at a reception for Trinity alumni.
By Donal MacNamee