From a Dublin base, an anti-caste influencer grows a global audience
In less than two years, Amit Wasnik has attracted tens of thousands of online followers with his posts focused on the life and ideas of BR Ambedkar.
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Will Councillors Be Happy About Selected Sites for Modular Housing?
On Thursday evening at City Hall, councillors are due to discuss some of the details of sites earmarked for modular housing.
Here’s Who’s on the Board of the National Transport Authority
Last week, we wrote about the dearth of information available on six recent appointments to the 12-member board of the National Transport Authority. Now we know more.
Bicycle Collision Tracker: Identifying Dangerous Intersections
This is a long-term project to track bicycle collisions in the city. If you’ve been involved in a bicycle collision in the city, let us know the details.
Tell City Council What You Want for O’Connell Street
Dublin City Council has a new plan, which is basically the same as the old plan, to improve O’Connell Street. But should it? And can it?
The Transparency of Dublin City Council’s Meetings, Audited
Open meetings help to ensure better, more accountable government. Right now, council-watching can be a bit tough, but improvements may be on the way.
At All Levels, Modular Housing Plans Pick Up Steam
Both Dublin City Council and the Fine Gael-Labour government are moving forward with plans to bring in modular homes for homeless families by Christmas.
Poolbeg: Is the Community Being Short-Changed by €5 million?
After a bust-up over how much should be in a community gain fund for Sandymount, Ringsend and Irishtown, councillors voted to ask An Bord Pleanala.
A Farewell to the Last of Ballymun’s Towers
On Monday, small groups stopped to say goodbye to the last of the Ballymun’s iconic towers, Joseph Plunkett. On Tuesday late afternoon, engineers began to demolish it.
Call for Submissions: Dublin Superheroes
We’re seeking stories about Dublin superheroes for the Christmas fiction issue of Dublin Inquirer. Feel free to interpret the theme loosely.
Redux: Councillors Vote Again to Lower Local Property Tax
At City Hall on Tuesday, councillors voted for a 15 percent decrease in the local property tax after a debate that centered on whether it is a progressive tax.