As government moves to give Gardaí facial-recognition tech, it’s already available to public to use – and misuse
Online tools allow people to identify others from photos – opening the way for targeted ridicule, doxxing, or worse.
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Little Uptake in Dublin of Scheme to Turn Struggling Homeowners into Social Renters
In almost eight years, just 229 households in the Dublin region have been able to strike a deal through the scheme to stay in their homes.
Data Shows a Shift Towards More Private Homeless Hostels
Before 2018, the number of both private and charity-run beds grew. Since 2018, the trend has been different.
In a Hostel on Ellis Quay, Homeless People Share Rooms With No Windows
Meanwhile, at least six other homeless hostels in the city have no valid fire-safety certificates, once again prompting questions about standards and safety.
An Artist Explores the Intersection of Death and Tech
Visual artist Tamsin Snow spent 12 hours once drawing dissected human body parts. She hasn’t looked back.
Council Doesn’t Follow Normal Procurement Process to Source Homeless Hostels
Finding providers of homeless accommodation is complex, says a council spokesperson. It’s looking for a consultant to advise on how to source it in line with procurement rules.
Councillors Hone in on Neighbourhood Clean-Ups as One Answer to Illegal Dumping
Giving more support to community groups to tidy streets, and finding ways to encourage that, is one way to help, they say.
Red Tape and High Specs Make Council Homes Costlier to Build, Says Official
Councillors have been trying to understand why construction costs appear higher for the council than the private sector.
Council Briefs: The Future of Phoenix Park, the Arts After Covid, and a Raheny Clubhouse
In a flurry of council meetings this past week, councillors learnt about the possible future for Phoenix Park, and talked about resurrecting the city’s arts scene.
Councillors Meet to See How to Do Better on Traveller Housing
The council’s housing manager Brendan Kenny said officials were game for finding more land for new developments.
An Artist Explores Complex Emotions Through Simple Portraits
In her city-centre studio, Kelly Ratchford is putting together works for new exhibitions, with some sadness and some humour.
What’s going on with the Clonshaugh wastewater plant?
Here’s a primer on some of the debate and developments around the plan for a plant to the north of the city.
Council Briefs: Council May Vote Again on White-Water Rafting, and More
If costs increase more, councillors could get another vote on whether the plan should go ahead, said the council’s chief executive officer, Owen Keegan, at February’s monthly meeting.