Why don't councillors talk as much about homelessness at meetings anymore?
For years, homelessness was a standing item on the agenda at most housing committee meetings. But, recently it hasn’t featured as often.
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A Vietnamese Comic Mines His Culture, and Misunderstandings of It, for Laughs
For Nghai Mai, what matters most is letting his audience know there’s more to Vietnam than American vets getting “flashbacks of Nam” in Hollywood films.
Would “In-Your-Face” Signs Make Dog Owners Think Twice About Leaving Poo Behind?
“It needs to be more in-your-face. More upfront,” says Ronan Gallagher, who lives in Clontarf.
To Prepare for Thousands of New Neighbours, a Drimnagh Group Pushes for More Services and Amenities
The Dynamic Drimnagh Forum 2030 includes representatives of a variety of local organisations.
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.