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In Summerhill, residents call for Garda action against guys roaring around on dangerous scramblers
An Garda Síochána’s Dublin Metropolitan Region “emphasizes their commitment to arresting individuals using scramblers illegally”, a spokesperson says.
Life in homeless accommodation is hard enough, but it’s desperate for parents with kids with extra needs or health problems
Homeless accommodation is completely unsuitable for families with children with disabilities or special needs, says Mike Allen, of Focus Ireland.
Did the CSO underestimate the number of illegally unregistered tenancies?
It suggested that a major chunk of unregistered tenancies are possibly ”informal” and don’t have to be registered. Does that bear out?
Councillor flags safety issues in playgrounds, as council officials say they struggle to get contractors to fix them
“The playground at Maypark is in such incredibly poor condition that it is literally dangerous,” says Social Democrats Councillor Catherine Stocker.
In East Wall, a renewed push for a creative way to deal with dangerous scramblers
Seizures are up since a change in the law – but those running Dublin City Motocross Club want to ramp up another approach.
Should the new local community safety partnerships meet in public?
They’re being set up with the aim of getting more people and agencies working together to make neighbourhoods safer.
Council Briefs: Using CCTV to tackle illegal dumping, and pushing for better parks in Ballymun
Dublin City Council is looking at putting CCTV outside the recycling centre at Finglas Library, said a council official last week.
To help councils build social housing faster, get Department of Housing out of their way, Housing Commission report says
Responsibility for approving funding should be shifted from the Department of Housing to the Housing Agency and streamlined, the commission’s report says.
Local councillors refuse to lease building to homeless charity at cut rate, saying central government should pay
At issue is whether the council will get the equivalent back in funding, or credit for doing it, councillor said.
In Fingal, the journey to the top of the social-housing list is painfully slow
Homeless since 2021, Michael Conway was granted medical priority last September and shot up the list. But nine months later he still hasn’t reached the top.
Council tenants should be able to take the council to the RTB, says Housing Commission
Rather than spending loads of money on that idea, the government should give it to councils to fix up their housing, says housing activist Rita Fagan.
If an “affordable” home on council land in Coolock costs €500,000, how much will rents be for 340 cost-rentals?
“Is it going to put the cost rental scheme in jeopardy?” asks independent Councillor John Lyons, after price hikes.