Dublin clampers towed away a car with a child in back – again
After two similar incidents in 2023, DSPS, the council parking enforcement contractor, put in place procedures to keep it from happening again.
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The Alliance of Pirates, Reviewed
This book “is a must have for those investigating the history of piracy … or even for those who just want to see the fact beyond the fiction”.
A Poem, Co-Written by Young Men, Reveals What Shapes Their Lives
It’s part of a wider projected called “What Does He Need?” which is trying to create a public conversation about the current state of masculinity.
In Glasnevin, a Florist Hopes to Encourage Bouquets Sourced Closer to Home
Most of Ireland’s flowers are imported year round from Holland, says Mélie Desbrosse. “It doesn’t make sense to me that flowers have to take planes.”
Drimnagh Needs More for Young People to Do, Says Task Force Report
“The guts of the report is about getting extra resources for the community,” said Mick O’Reilly, chairperson of the task force.
Council Plans to Tackle Pollution in Water at Grand Canal Dock
Currently, most of the pollution in the water body comes from dirty water that gushes in through a storm pipe when it rains heavily.
Cherry Orchard Misses Out Again on Funding for Amenities
Around 8,000 people live in Cherry Orchard, but there are no playing pitches, no cafes or restaurants, no health centre and only one shop.
A Tenant Faces Eviction Because of Her Dog
The agency “confirmed that pets are okay, so I went ahead and adopted my Ziggy”, says Laura Loos. A few months later though, they warned she would have to leave.
Council Closes Homeless Hostels to Make Compliant with Fire-Safety Standards
As of mid-February, Dublin Fire Brigade was engaging or had engaged with the council or service providers for 14 hostels in the city around issues with fire safety.
As Deliveroo Workers Push for Better Work Conditions, There’s Debate About How to Organise
Deliveroo riders have differing demands around what would make their job better and different views on the paths to advocate for that.
Residents in Dublin 8 Question Genuineness of Developer’s Public Consultation
Residents continue to differ with the Hines not just about key characteristics of its scheme on the site of the old Player Wills factory, but also about whether the community consultation is actually real consultation.
A Planned DART Line May Pass Through Ballyfermot Without Stopping
Ballyfermot locals say a station at Kylemore, as was mooted in the past, would help with long and slow commutes. But it seems to be off Irish Rail’s agenda for now.
Hundreds of Businesses Waiting Years for Spots for Outdoor Stalls and Food Trucks
Should the next Dublin city development plan encourage more al-fresco selling and eating?