As government support for sheltering Ukrainian refugees dwindles, finding somewhere to live means taking more risks
“I understand now how valuable it is to help each other. How important it is to have a roof over your head, to have community.”
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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?
Their Offices in Their Backpacks, Youth Workers Walk the Neighbourhood to Find Kids Who Need Them
Noel Smith and Kelly Caffrey’s job is to get to know young people in the north-east inner-city who may need their support – perhaps now, perhaps sometime in the future.
Council Both Refused and Gave Permission for Francis Street Building to Be Torn Down
The long-derelict 92/93 Francis Street, recognisable for its “Stop Wars” mural, is now almost completely gone.
Pfizer Vaccinating Its Own Non-Essential Workers in Dublin Today
“Our employees are critical to our efforts and as we supply the world with our vaccine, we are looking at ways to protect and care for our people,” a Pfizer spokesperson said.
Dean: Sal Dulu Escapes into Dreams
“In this dream world, Dulu wanders soundscapes that feel endless in every direction, each song resembling fragments of different half-remembered hallucinations.”
Public Accounts Committee to Look into How Homeless Services are Being Procured
In a 2018 report, auditors flagged that Dublin City Council was not following the government’s rules.