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Despite Plans to Make Dublin a 24-Hour City, Expansion of Night-Time Bus Services Lags
Many of those who want to hop the bus to go home at night from fun or work say a lack of route options, infrequent service and full buses push them into taxis instead.
On the Dáil’s Doorstep, a Cry for Help with the Mental Health and Suicide Crisis Among Travellers
“Keep holding on there. Because change, I hope with all my heart, with all your voices, is just around the corner,” Senator Eileen Flynn told the gathered crowd.
Irish Residence Permit Delays Ruin Many Non-EU Migrants’ Plans to Travel in Europe, for Work or Pleasure
But the Department of Justice last Friday changed its policy to allow people to apply earlier to renew their permits, which might help a bit.
Dubliners, Reviewed
Reading this collaboration from writer Mia Gallagher and painter and illustrator Mario Sughi is “almost akin to the much-loved art of people-watching”.
Are There Enough Checks Before Tents Are Cleared from City Streets?
The Dublin Region Homeless Executive says that under an agreed protocol only disused or derelict tents are removed, while those who are homeless say different.
Council Housing Complex to Use Rain from the Roof to Flush Toilets, Cutting Waste and Pollution
Adding rainwater harvesting to more city apartment complexes could help ease the pressure on the overloaded sewer system, reducing overflows into Dublin Bay.
Vacancy Watch: On Bolton Street, Bushes Grow Out of a Now Derelict Homeless Hostel
In 2019, Dublin City Council quietly dropped 38 and 39 Bolton Street from its reports on plans for social housing.
Some Parts of the City Are Getting Far More Money for Cycling and Walking Projects Than Others, Councillors Say
The South East Area has gotten €7,825,000 for projects within its boundaries, while the South Central Area has received €550,000, says Labour Councillor Darragh Moriarty, who drew up a tally.
Council Briefs: Setting Up a New District Heating Company, and Repairing a Medieval Church in Finglas
These were among the issues that Dublin city councillors discussed at recent meetings.
State Subsidies for Developers of Student Housing Considered
“If they are looking at Croí Cónaithe for private developers of student accommodation they are mad,” said Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin.
For Migrant Taxi Drivers, “Good Character” Criteria for Licence Means Little Right to Privacy
A recent court case smooths the way for Gardaí to examine an applicant’s immigration history, when deciding whether to grant them a taxi licence.
Site at St Anne’s Park Should Be Rezoned to Make Building Homes on It Easier, Recommends Council Chief
Local councillors are proposing to rezone it for recreational use instead, so that the playing fields there can be opened back up and retained.