Months on, council still investigating ethics complaints against independent councillor
Two councillors have lodged complaints with the council against independent Councillor Gavin Pepper. But there’s been no conclusion yet to those processes.
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Council Briefs: Housing and History in North-West Dublin
Dublin City Councillors discussed one proposed housing project near Kildonan Road and another in Scribblestown, as well as a historians-in-residence initiative.
Caught in the Middle
What should you do if you’re a tenant caught between a landlord and a vulture fund, like Ivan Budanov?
At Monthly Council Meeting, Debates over “Conflicts of Interest”
In votes over the National Maternity Hospital and whether or not to fly the Palestinian flag over City Hall, councillors grappled with the question of when they should recuse themselves from the chamber.
For Mountjoy Square Apartments, Questions Over Speed of Planning Enforcement
When fire broke out at 1/2 Mountjoy Square in February, some pointed to a history of planning complaints at the property.
The Co-Founder of Zaytoon Looks Ahead to Expansion
Jamshid Kamvar has been working for almost 20 years to change how Dubliners see kebabs. Now, he’s hoping to roll out more restaurants.
Expect to See a Giant Squirrel on George’s Quay Soon
Artur Bordalo has made his trash animals all over the world. In the next few days, he’ll be using scrap to create a giant sculpture near Tara Street.
Renters: Have You Had a Notice to Evict? Help us Report
We want to understand the reasons given for tenants’ evictions across the city, and whether they are legal notices. Please tell us your story.
Council Briefs: Wolfe Tone Park, PPPs, and Rough Sleepers
Councillors agreed to a redesign of Wolfe Tone Park, backed public-private partnerships to build social housing, and discussed the number of rough-sleepers.
Meet the New Visual-Arts Curator at Project Arts Centre
Livia Paldi has taken up her post during a time of reflection at the 50-year-old art institution.
A Playwright Seeks Love Stories for the Stage
Do you live in Ireland and have a love story to share? Writer Henry Martin is looking for unusual love stories to adapt for the theatre.
Do You Want Rap With That?
The soundtrack in a restaurant can affect everything from how long people linger, to how much they drink, to what the food tastes like to them.
Council Briefs: Ballyfermot Leisure Centre, Francis St, and More
Councillors questioned the bill for Ballyfermot Leisure Centre, discussed excavations of St Thomas’ Abbey, and learnt about plans for Francis St.