More than 100 HAP tenants in Dublin lost their homes after poor conditions flagged
“An innocent tenant, through no fault of their own, ends up back homeless because a landlord doesn’t carry out the works,” says one councillor.
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There are plans to expand capacity on the Luas from June, especially the Red Line
“For the Red Line, there will be an increase in scheduled kilometres on Saturdays of about 18% and on Sundays of about 17%,” a TII spokesperson said.
In Chapelizod, council official says it’ll move “as soon as we can” to make getting to and from school safer
A transport assessment for the village almost three years ago had flagged the need for change.
In the Liberties, council finds fences installed at entrances to new Grand Canal Harbour apartment complex “an issue”
Planners are talking to the developers and management company, a council official said.
As the rates electricity companies pay for power from rooftop solar panels fall, homeowners shrug
More likely to impact the rate of installations is a planned decrease from 1 January in government grants for the installation of panels.
What is the council looking to change about transport in Dublin city next year?
Dublin City Council transport committee chair Janet Horner and transport chief Brendan O’Brien listed their priorities, from reviewing speed limits again to emissions-based parking charges.
Seeking a louder voice, Crumlin residents look to start a new community forum
It’s one of three actions on a to-do list that emerged from the People’s Transition Crumlin project.
The S6 is bus route most often reported to no-show bus tracker for ghosting passengers
Of 740 reports of ghost buses since the tracker was launched on 16 November, 48 were about the S6.
Tech companies in Dublin offer workers chance to donate to support Israeli soldiers
Charities supporting soldiers and veterans in Israel are on a list of causes to which employees can gift, and their employers will match the amount.
Ryanair announces plans to fly tourists into occupied country against government in exile’s wishes
The move supports Morocco’s claim to Western Sahara, and will help finance its “illegal occupation”, a Polisario Front representative says.
In Inchicore, a plan to build two padel courts and a cafe next to the Grand Canal
Former publican Michael Kelly previously tried to get permission to build 10 homes on the site behind the Black Horse Inn, but the council said no.
Demands for better services are legit, but council can’t do it with current funding, says council CEO
The Department of Housing has told the council it has to divert €58 million from local property taxes next year to cover what used to be paid for by central government grants.
In Swords, protestors target company that’s helped ship US military gear to Israeli air force base
After digging by The Ditch, and pressure from protestors, ASL Ireland issued a statement Friday meant to appease. Protestors say it’s not good enough.