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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In Foxrock, Work Continues on Apartments after the Developer and Property Finance Company Close down
In April, the developers behind luxury apartments One Springfield Park went into receivership. In recent weeks the funder for the project, Cullaun Capital, closed up too.
Council Briefs: Former Lord Mayor Resigns and Lowering City Speeds Defeated, for Now
Sinn Féin Councillor Críona Ní Dhálaigh resigned from the council on Monday night, saying that she needs to look after her own mental health.
Some Councillors Say Delays in Local Transport Infrastructure Are Down to Covid Mobility Programme
They are concerned that the Covid mobility plan is too focused on the city centre, meaning that transport matters in the suburbs are being neglected.
Be Good Or Be Gone, Reviewed
“For me, the double act managed to win me over, I believed in the cousins and rooted for them because they believed in one another,” writes Luke Maxwell.
Still No Answers on Environmental Impact of Cable Leaks across the City
ESB, the EPA and environmental consultants continue to disagree over the severity of the impact on the environment, and even on whether or not the fluid leaked in 48 different spots is hazardous.
A New Film Series Celebrates “Mad, Bad and Dangerous” Irish Women
“They have brought us to where we are today, especially for younger feminists and younger activists,” says director Emma O’Grady.
The Children of the Nation, Reviewed
This anthology of poetry by working-class people from contemporary Ireland has many good points, but is unfortunately short of the voices of migrants, our reviewer writes.
How Did Pedestrianisation Trials Go in the City Centre?
With the trials finished now, different parties have been running surveys on how it went – with different results.
Cover image for Dublin Inquirer print edition #54
“Lockdown was clear cut, but I feel unsure of how to behave now that things are open again. And maybe I’m not alone?”
As Arrears Pile up Due to Covid-19, International Students Seek Relief from High Fees
For some international students in the city, the prospect of paying full, non-European fees for remote learning seems unjust.
Has Further Protected Status Arrived Too Late for These North Great George’s Street Buildings?
A seven-storey co-living development has already been granted planning permission to be built in plots that originally formed part of the protected properties.
Why the Moon Travels, Reviewed
The collection is made of poetry and romance. It’s one of those special books that awakens the imagination and rekindles the flame of stories once heard as a child.