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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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.
The Father of the Cyborgs, Reviewed
This documentary tells the story of Dr Phil Kennedy, and his experiments on his patients – and himself – to create man-machine interfaces.
What Should Become of the Old Baggot Street Hospital?
Residents in the Pembroke Road Association say they think the empty building should be used as a museum of Dublin city.
A Historian Encourages Children to Explore the City’s History
Dublin City Council Culture Company’s historian in residence guides children through online workshops, a book club and, most recently, an out-and-about video project.
Developer Lobbies for Government to Back Leasing for Affordable Housing
Tetrarch Capital wants the government to “mandate and fund” approved housing bodies to lease homes for affordable rentals from the private sector. But not everybody thinks it’s a good idea.