dereliction Is a bad definition of "derelict" partly behind the bad dereliction in Dublin? The Department of Finance, with Revenue and the Department of Housing, is looking at a new definition, said a spokesperson. Laoise Neylon Apr 24, 2026
children in care Stark rise in number of children under 12 living in children’s homes Nine of those are in unregistered facilities. Laoise Neylon Apr 24, 2026
Housing Council talks of more contractors for social housing maintenance – but should it hire more staff? As the rent increase kicks in, councillors were briefed at recent meetings on plans for some maintenance in flats across Dublin city. Some asked who’s doing the works. Lois Kapila Apr 24, 2026
City Desk What’s the best way to tell area residents about plans for a new asylum shelter nearby? The government should tell communities directly about plans for new asylum shelters, some activists and politicians say. Shamim Malekmian Apr 23, 2025
The Dish At Jervis, spreading the joy of mango season “The mangoes in the supermarkets are … not as sweet.” Lois Kapila Apr 23, 2025
Fingal Rules on installation of drone food-delivery bases in Dublin remain in dispute The current skirmish is over a Manna base at Junction 6 in Blanchardstown. Sunni Bean Apr 23, 2025
Culture Desk Council plans to turn St Werburgh’s church into 250-seat venue The idea is for this spot next to Dublin Castle to host choirs, chamber music, trad music, poetry performances, and more. Michael Lanigan Apr 23, 2025