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Dublin City Council Propose a New Action Plan for North Bull Island
Included in the plans are new restrictions for dog walkers, a proposal for a new interpretive centre and a plan to examine the island’s hydrology.
An Exhibition Explores the Sitzfleisch of Artists — and More
In a new exhibition, launched virtually last Monday, Susanne Wawra explores the stamina needed to be an artist, and the influence of her early years in the German Democratic Republic.
In Drumcondra, Some Question Whether New Homeless Hostel Should Be Privately Run
Councillors and homeless advocates are concerned about standards slipping, as more private hostels open.
A Team of Researchers Are Collecting Memories of Past Droughts In Ireland
Drought is “the most overlooked weather phenomenon in Ireland”, but some researchers say they expect them to become more frequent in the future with climate change.
A woman in Marino gets some unexpected daily visitors
“I know this sounds really funny, but I’m convinced they knocked on the door the other day with their beaks,” says Linda Lambert.
Doireann: What Are the Dangers with the New Garda Powers?
Protecting public health in a time of grave risk is a legitimate aim. But there are also legitimate concerns that current measures go beyond what is needed.
It Could Be a Good Time to Legalise E-Scooters, Some Say
In Britain, the government has rushed through legislation to allow the use of e-scooters on the road. Some say it’s time to look at doing similar in Ireland in light of Covid-19.
Will You Help Us Choose a New Subject or Area to Report on Regularly?
We’re planning to expand our coverage by asking a freelance reporter to keep a close watch on a particular “beat” and write a story about it each week – will you help us choose?
Town of Strangers, Reviewed
“The film that these people are auditioning for is not the film that we are watching. What we are seeing is closer to O’Brien’s backstage ‘making of’ feature,” writes Luke Maxwell.
If Budget Cuts Come to Dublin City Council They Shouldn’t Worsen Inequalities, Some Say
“Equity budgeting”, which some other cities – such as Toronto – use, involves constantly asking during the budgeting process how proposed changes would affect existing inequalities.
Some Credit Unions Want a Broader Debate about Their Role in the City
“Value can’t be just measured by profitability,” says the CEO of one credit union. “We are looking to start a different type of conversation. We are asking what really are credit unions?”
Housing Groups Express Concern Over Move to Deal with Tenancy Hearings on Paper
In light of social distancing, the RTB is expected to switch from holding adjudication hearings at which landlords and tenants can both be present, to assessing their cases as submitted on paper.