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.”
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Some Question Privately Run Dublin Hostels’ Decision to Hire Staff Who Haven’t Been Garda Vetted
Homeless advocates are concerned by a lack of Garda vetting in private emergency accommodation, however it’s unclear if it’s a mandatory requirement.
After almost 50 years, a renowned Irish font Is brought into the digital age
Graphic Designer Jarlath Hayes created the famous Irish modernist typeface Tuam Uncial in the 70s.
As Covid-19 Travel Restrictions Continue, Some Worry About a Large Surplus of Student Accommodation
On Tuesday, a spokesperson for Dublin City Council said that they would consider applications to convert student accommodation to co-living accommodation.
In His Latest Work, Photographer Eamonn Farrell Turns Dublin Into a “Naked City”
The digital exhibition will see the artist superimpose his photographs digitally onto disused billboards and shopfronts across the city.
Poor Water Quality in Grand Canal Dock May Pose a Health Risk to the Public
Unsafe levels of E. coli and enterococci, which can cause severe illness, have been recorded in the water around Grand Canal Basin this year.
Council Briefs: Plans for Former TUD Site on Kevin Street, Herbert Park Site, and Changes to Homeless System Since Covid-19
At Monday’s South East Area Committee, councillors were presented with plans for developments at Kevin Street and Herbert Park, and more.
After 10 Years, a Ghost Estate in Parkview Ballymun May Finally Be Completed
Parkview in Ballymun appears to be one of Dublin’s last ghost estates. The construction of almost 300 homes stalled midway following the 2008 property crash.
Documenting the History of Some of Dublin’s Mismatched Street Signs
When writing his book, Layers, examining Irish street names, Tom Spalding found lots of information on the history of when each type of street sign came into use.
In University College Dublin, Philosophers Tackle Ethical Problems Posed by Covid-19
Philosophers at UCD’s Centre for Ethics in Public Life are opening a dialogue with the public about difficult questions arising during the Covid-19 pandemic.
At Merrion Strand, a Complex Set of Problems Lead to the Closure of City Beach for Bathers
Overflowing sewers, feeding into urban streams when it rains, are part of a set of problems that have led to the closure of the city beach.
An Exhibition Explores the Sitzfleisch of Artists — and More
In a new exhibition, launched virtually last Monday, Susanne Wawra explores the stamina needed to be an artist, and the influence of her early years in the German Democratic Republic.
In Drumcondra, Some Question Whether New Homeless Hostel Should Be Privately Run
Councillors and homeless advocates are concerned about standards slipping, as more private hostels open.