Too many people are kept in their cells between 19 and 24 hours a day, says chief prison inspector
"It really is an absolutely critical issue," says Mark Kelly.
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As locals wrestle with details of big plan for Dunsink, city councillors call for more time to consult
Dublin city councillors say outreach about the major project has been to residents in the Fingal County Council area – leaving locals in affected city neighbourhoods, such as Finglas, without a proper voice.
Dublin City Council is grappling with how to meet new government target for delivering social and affordable homes
The council's current pipeline shows about 11,000 new homes in the works from 2027 to 2030 so far, well short of the target of 19,400.
During heatwave, building manager warns Cork Street tenants not to open windows too far to cool their homes
Some tenants had been disconnecting window restrictors put in to keep people from falling out windows, which are required under building regulations, an email from the building manager said.
After builder goes into liquidation, Crumlin social housing project stalls out
The council should acquire the site and fast-track its development, Independents 4 Change Councillor Pat Dunne proposed a recent council committee meeting.