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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NCAD Students Exhibit a Mirage on Thomas Street
The jumping-off point for the exhibition is the way that living life on Zoom and other virtual platforms leaves people “with a false sense of community”, says Aoife Banks, one of the artists.
Council Briefs: A New Plan for Housing on Oscar Traynor Road, Fire Safety in Homeless Hostels, and More
Dublin city councillors held their monthly meeting on Monday night. Here’s some of what they discussed.
Little Uptake in Dublin of Scheme to Turn Struggling Homeowners into Social Renters
In almost eight years, just 229 households in the Dublin region have been able to strike a deal through the scheme to stay in their homes.
Dubliners Collect Their Own Data on Neighbourhood Traffic
A team at University College Dublin has given sensors to households to track how much traffic goes past and how fast. The next step will be using that data to ask for changes.
Redemption of a Rogue, Reviewed
“There’s always a sliver of humour in [director Philip] Doherty’s approach to the film. Even its most dramatic material leaves room for a gag.”
Does the Deliveroo App Undermine Workers’ Safety and Solidarity?
Delivery cyclists say it nudges them to deliver to unsafe areas, and has undermined attempts to strike for better conditions. A spokesperson for Deliveroo said safety of riders is an “absolute priority” and it supports their right to express themselves by not working.
Ballsbridge Swimming Pool Announces It Won’t Reopen
“Covid-19 pandemic, restrictions and related costs” have hurt viability, said the board in a statement. Councillors have called for it to be brought into public ownership.
Data Shows a Shift Towards More Private Homeless Hostels
Before 2018, the number of both private and charity-run beds grew. Since 2018, the trend has been different.
In a Hostel on Ellis Quay, Homeless People Share Rooms With No Windows
Meanwhile, at least six other homeless hostels in the city have no valid fire-safety certificates, once again prompting questions about standards and safety.
An Artist Explores the Intersection of Death and Tech
Visual artist Tamsin Snow spent 12 hours once drawing dissected human body parts. She hasn’t looked back.
Immigrant Couples Seeking Right to Family Face a Long Wait, With Consequences
Hundreds of what are known as “EU treaty rights” applications are taking longer to process than the six months laid out in law.
Dublin’s New Street Lights Save on Energy But Add Some Glare
Dimmers or shades or tweaking the angle could help, say some residents.