Does Irish Water even know how much water data centres are using?
Much of the debate around data centres has focused on electricity, but the gap in figures for their water use has started to draw more attention – and breed mistrust.
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Will Research into Homeless Deaths Catch Possible Failings in the System?
Two separate pieces of research are set to look more deeply at the issue of increased deaths amongst those who are homeless.
Council Says It Plans to Hire Company to Inspect Homeless Hostels
Talk of publishing inspection reports has been welcomed by those working in the sector, but using a private company to do the inspections has also raised questions.
Government’s Shared-Equity Housing Scheme May Breach Central Bank Rules
One aim of the rules is “dampening the pro-cyclicality of credit and house prices so a damaging credit-house price spiral does not emerge”, said a Central Bank spokesperson.
Advert for Homeless Hostel Estimates Profits of €250,000 a Year
The premises on Nelson Street in Phibsboro has rooms for 28 people who are homeless and is rented to Dublin City Council on a long-term lease.
A Photo Exhibition Captures the Lonely Way Signs on a Frozen Russian Lake
Artist Daragh Muldowney found that rapid climate change is transforming Lake Baikal and the traditions of communities who live on its shores.
Council Briefs: Capping Student Housing, Oversight of Homeless Services, and More
At a recent meeting, Dublin City Councillors talked about the possibility of using the development plan to restrict “transient” kinds of housing.
Engineers are Mapping Where Geothermal Energy May Work in Dublin
By tracking vibrations through rock formations under the city, they hope to highlight where the low-carbon energy source could be used in the future.
Two Kids Take on the Rubbish-Strewn Streets in Their Neighbourhood
“We are cleaning up rubbish,” says Kuba, aged six, smiling. “Because it’s good for the world.”
A Treasure Hunt Seeks to Tempt Ranelaghans Down Neighbourhood Lanes
“People don’t know how unusual our laneways are, to have them still and how different they are from the public areas,” says Emer O’Siochru.
Number of Council Inspections of Rental Homes Has Plummeted This Year
A Dublin City Council spokesperson said inspections will return to past levels once public health advice allows. Two politicians say the entire system for improving standards needs overhaul.
A Proposed Bill Would Oblige Councils to Do More to Prevent Homelessness
If enacted, local authorities would have to put a care plan in place for those at risk of homelessness, 60 days in advance.
What is the City Development Plan?
The council is asking people to weigh in now on the next city development plan. But what is it?