Philip Comerford - Dublin InQuirer

As the government blocks funding for major social-housing projects, FF and FG councillors point fingers at ministers

As many as 1,325 social homes in Dublin city are at an advanced stage, with planning granted – but now with no clear funding.

Laoise Neylon Jun 12, 2025

The Dish

In the Liberties, an Argentine bakery is multiplying with a new café they plan to keep open in the evenings

“The area does get quieter in the evening. But we hope the new place will draw people,” says Florencia Pugliese.

Eoin Glackin Jun 12, 2025

The Dish

In Whitehall, a GAA car park is used to grow potatoes and mint

“People come in, take some spuds, some onions, whatever it is. It all keeps ticking along.”

Eoin Glackin Jun 12, 2025

Philip and Thomas: RTÉ’s Redevelopment Is Missing a Trick

We should be much more imaginative about how we could use this land to tackle wider social and economic problems, write Philip Comerford and Thomas Legge.