The Ballyfermot Post

Poor internet access damaging to BCFE

Blocking of a large number of useful internet sites at Ballyfermot college will continue despite the restriction hindering our education. Rather than just blocking harmful or subjective content, the ban also prohibits a large amount of websites that are helpful to students.

Lucan Luas may pass Ballyfermot

The Lucan Luas line could have a stop at Ballyfermot Village if one of the two routes is selected. The proposed ‘Line F’ includes three stops on the Ballyfermot Road – at the village, the Community Centre, and Cherry Orchard Hospital.

College fuelling energy ignorance

- Large confusion among students

Almost eighty percent of students in BCFE believe that the college authorities have failed in their duty to inform them of energy conservation policies, according to a recent on-campus survey.

No reasons given for lack of grants

The Department of Education provides students in PLC courses with no valid reasons as to why they are not entitled to grants if they pursue university affiliated degrees.

Unnecessary smear tests slammed by GPs

A Pharmaceutical giant has been slammed for telling young women to get smear tests, despite the advice of their GP’s.