homelessness Dublin councils are to look at buying or building homeless hostels “We have an over-reliance on the private sector, it is expensive, it is poor value for money,” says Mary Hayes, director of the Dublin Region Homeless Executive. Laoise Neylon Jun 19, 2025
social housing Council on track to deliver about 2,000 new social homes this year, says housing manager “It was a slow start, but I think the ship is moving,” said council housing manager, Mick Mulhern, at a housing committee meeting. Laoise Neylon Jun 19, 2025
City Desk Survivors excluded from planning of memorial centre on former Magdalene Laundry site, councillors warn “I don't know how many times we have to ask to be included.” Eoin Glackin Jun 19, 2025
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