city centre Who will sit on the advisory board set to shape the future of Dublin city centre? Seven areas of expertise should be represented, said a recent council report. Lois Kapila Feb 26, 2026
children in care Most kids in children’s homes left without voice in consultation on services Children who live in homes run by private companies and charities are not included in the HIQA consultation because HIQA doesn’t inspect those services. Laoise Neylon Feb 26, 2026
transparency Councillors want sight again of who gets social housing in their areas, amid confusion about how lists work “There is just so much confusion,” says Sarah Lawless, who has been on the housing list for 20 years. “The whole system doesn’t make sense.” Laoise Neylon Feb 26, 2026
City Desk What’s the best way to tell area residents about plans for a new asylum shelter nearby? The government should tell communities directly about plans for new asylum shelters, some activists and politicians say. Shamim Malekmian Apr 23, 2025
The Dish At Jervis, spreading the joy of mango season “The mangoes in the supermarkets are … not as sweet.” Lois Kapila Apr 23, 2025
Fingal Rules on installation of drone food-delivery bases in Dublin remain in dispute The current skirmish is over a Manna base at Junction 6 in Blanchardstown. Sunni Bean Apr 23, 2025
Culture Desk Council plans to turn St Werburgh’s church into 250-seat venue The idea is for this spot next to Dublin Castle to host choirs, chamber music, trad music, poetry performances, and more. Michael Lanigan Apr 23, 2025