What would become of the Civic Offices on Wood Quay if the council relocates?
After The Currency reported the idea of the council moving its HQ, councillors were talking about and thinking through the pros and cons and implications.
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Dublin City Council has paused CPOs of derelict homes – but also promises “zero tolerance” on dereliction
The council promised to start taking legal action against owners of derelict homes who don’t pay the levy going forward.
Council launches public consultation on how to develop George’s Dock
Whatever is decided, Dublin City Council doesn’t plan to cover the costs. Instead, it wants a private operator to come in and deliver a facility or activity.
Why has some of the greenery in city planters been left to wither?
The council hasn’t been able to find a contractor willing to take on the job of looking after these plants, a council official says.
As government moves to scatter city centre homeless services, is it a good idea?
“Focus Ireland would prefer energies went into ending homelessness rather than moving around its victims,” says Mike Allen, director of advocacy.
Stalled Martin Savage Park astroturf proposal can proceed, council chief says
There were concerns about the impact on brent geese of the conversion of grassy areas to astroturf.
Council says it has started legal action over fences around apartment complex in the Liberties
Meanwhile, the developer of Grand Canal Harbour is preparing a planning application to try to get permission to retain the fences, a council official says.
Major changes promised to homeless services funding model
The government has committed to fully fund charity-run homeless services, rather than have them rely on fundraising.
Council finds ways around parts of minister's new lower apartment standards
In some neighbourhoods, the mix of apartments and the requirement for community and arts space will still be governed by the city’s development plan, said the acting deputy city planner.
A reader asked: Given Israel’s blockade on Gaza, what happens with donations to aid agencies?
Four aid agencies explained how they are still helping people in Gaza, despite the obstacles.
Councillors want housing on CIÉ-owned land at Connolly Station, since plan for offices has stalled
“The state’s need is for housing, and there is no need for offices as far as I can see,” says Green Party Councillor Janet Horner.
Developer Ballymore says it had meetings with ministers, council about its vision for Sheriff Street. They're not on the lobbying register.
“For nearly a decade, conversations about the possible demolition of people’s homes have gone on in the background,” says Social Democrats Councillor Daniel Ennis.
Some homeless hostels are operating with just one staff member on duty
“That is madness,” says Louisa Santoro, CEO of the Mendicity Institution. “A single person is not a sufficient level of staff to run any homeless service.”