Recent Controversy
As with many Students' Unions, the organisation has had its fair share of problems. Its strategic review was in part due to two unsuccessful events held in the Point Depot in Dublin; both of which were financial failures. In addition, the Students' Union had become dysfunctional due to the number of Sabbatical officers across the College (up to 11), no clear mission and alienation of the membership. The review addressed these and other issues. The SU President is now responsible for formally submitting a Plan of Work for the entire organisation (prepared by the Sabbatical officers and SU departments during the summer), at the beginning of each year to the Governing Council, who in turn have to approve it.
At the beginning of the 2004-2005 academic term, DITSU Trading Limited found itself in significant difficulties and its shops did not open as normal. Operating losses had built up over the previous years in foot of investments in equipment, refurbishments and a canteen facility. A rescue plan was organised by the holding company (DITSU Limited) and the Dublin Institute of Technology. A new management structure and other reforms were implemented and the shops re-opened after Christmas.
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