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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An Artist Finds Meaning in Moss
Anthony Freeman’s moss art, which can be seen around the Oliver Bond flats, is inspired by growth. “People grow, people evolve and this represents them.”
The Dead Zoo is Getting a Long-Awaited Refurbishment
Works include upgrades to make it more accessible, better heating, and fixing up the roof – once the whales are out of the way, that is.
A Proposed Bill Would Oblige Councils to Do More to Prevent Homelessness
If enacted, local authorities would have to put a care plan in place for those at risk of homelessness, 60 days in advance.
A Group of Councillors Want to Make Walking at Night Safer
“If we can put so much money into lighting up the city centre for Christmas then we can put money into lighting my way home so that I and many others feel safe,” says Social Democrats Councillor Cat O’Driscoll.
What is the City Development Plan?
The council is asking people to weigh in now on the next city development plan. But what is it?
Councillors to Dig Deeper into Bills for Building Social Homes
The average price tag for Dublin City Council has been €383,609 per home in recent times.
Cover image for Dublin Inquirer print edition #57
This month’s cover, “Where We Meet”, documents the Royal Canal as a Northside hub.
A Woman Seeks to Fill an Info Void Left by Immigration Services
The state wasn’t allocating enough resources to get back to queries about immigration services, says Sanchi Tayal – so she decided to do something about that.
Council Not Expecting to Tender for First Cost-Rental Scheme Until 2023
It’s been more than two years since the former Housing Minister said St Michael’s Estate would host the city’s first cost-rental scheme. Progress to date has been slow, say councillors. The longer it takes, the more likely it is that costs will rise.
A Girl from Mogadishu, Reviewed
A Girl from Mogadishu is an earnest championing of an inspirational and courageous activist. The film works best as an overview of, or a jumping-off point into, Ifrah Ahmed’s life and work.
In Leixlip, a Vegan Cheesemonger Ferments His Wares
Flying Squirrel is fermented, unlike many other kinds of vegan cheese, says owner Colm Farrell. It gives the cheese its tangy aged taste, he says.
Council Brief: A Proposed Plaque for Irish Woman Who Tried to Assassinate Mussolini
“It is now time to bring Violet Gibson into the public’s eye and give her rightful place in the history of Irish women,” said independent Councillor Mannix Flynn’s motion to the South East Area Committee on Monday.