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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In Ringsend, Locals Resist a Proposed 15-Storey Development with No Social Housing
“These plans could set a dangerous precedent for the development of the area and are likely to be replicated elsewhere,” says local resident Shay Connolly.
Diamond Park Refurbishment Plans Seek to Create a Greener Gardiner Street
Increasing green space and biodiversity is a key aim of the project, says Green Party Councillor Janet Horner
Dublin City Council Unveil Plan to Green Stoneybatter
The plans, if implemented, would see Stoneybatter transformed into a hub of green infrastructure and biodiversity, but as of yet, there is no funding in place.
A New Social Enterprise Aims to Bring Woodland to the City
A pair of friends has recently founded Pocket Forests, a social enterprise that aims to recreate a real Irish woodland in the city.
On Bachelors Walk, Some Question the Suitability of LED Advertisements
Number 34 Bachelors Walk is on the record of protected structures in Dublin, and the owner of a big red LED sign there does not have planning permission for it.
Problems With Councils’ Housing Lists See People Wrongly Removed, Some Say
In 2019 the council removed 634 households from the housing list, because they didn’t respond to the housing needs assessment, says the spokesperson.
Delays with Housing Fund Leave Some Questioning Its Efficacy
“It doesn’t represent value for money,” says Sinn Féin TD and housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin.
Recent Figures Show Some People on Dublin City Council Housing List for More Than 20 Years
According to Dublin City Council records released under FOI, Clare McLaughlin’s is one of 20 households that have been on the list for that long.
Council Briefs: New Secure Bins in Oliver Bond House, a Lack of Motions at Monthly Meetings, Air Quality Since Covid-19 and More
Dublin City Council plans to install new secure storage for rubbish bins at five locations within the Oliver Bond House complex, to discourage illegal dumping,
As Dublin’s Historic Street Lamps Disappear, Some Worry the City Is Losing Its Character
Dublin City Council says it is working through a long list of recommendations to assess whether they should be added to the list of protected structures.
A New Tenants’ Union Calls for an Extension of the Covid-19 Eviction Ban
“The only barrier to joining CATU is that you can’t be a landlord,” says Rachel Kiersey, a member of the union’s communications team.
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.