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Despite Evictions Ban, Some Say They’ve Still Been Forced to Leave Their Homes
Their circumstances vary, from one man in his own studio for the first time in years, to a woman recently arrived but unable to pay the rent.
Council Briefs: Budget Watching, the North-Side “Super Depot”, and a Potential Pilot Wash Facility
A steep fall in commercial rates paid to the council, a plan to borrow to build a new hub for council workers, and piloting a place for people to wash.
Council Asks Dubliners to Help Map the City’s Trees
It’s unclear how much it would have cost to get consultants to do it instead, because none would have the knowledge or access that residents have, said a council spokesperson.
Cover image for Dublin Inquirer print edition #50
“I was inspired to create this illustration after seeing the effects the Covid-19 lockdown has had on the local music industry, and the response of musicians and fans alike.”
Sam: The Dangers of Using Government Advertising to Prop Up Suffering Newspapers
We should strive to reduce, not increase, the amount of leverage that any government has over what newspapers publish.
In Blackpitts, Designs for New Mosque Blend Dublin Victoriana and Mughal Architecture
“There’s not an indigenous Dublin architecture and then other architecture that doesn’t belong,” says architect Dominic Stevens.
Emails Detail Gaps in Mental-Health Care for Homeless – and Stalled Plan to Address Them
A plan to target some of those falling through the gaps right now in the south of the city remains unrealised for another year.
Online, Collectors of Rave Memorabilia Reminisce of Bygone Days
As ravers from the ’90s share their keepsakes online, it continues to inspire a new generation.
A New Comic Book Explores the Life of Irish Adventurer William Lamport
Lamport’s life story covers prime milieus for a swashbuckling adventurer who would go on to inspire some of the most recognisable superheroes in modern-day comics.
What Determines Whether Grocery Store Staff Get Hazard Pay?
While staff at Tesco, Aldi and Dunnes Stores have had bonuses on top of their pay for working during the pandemic, staff at SuperValu haven’t.
After New HSE Guidance, Some Home Carers Say They Are Scrambling to Find Enough Masks
However, the CEO of an organisation representing companies that provide home care says its members “have sufficient supply of enhanced PPE at the moment”.
A Look at Plans So Far for Shared Bins on Dublin’s Streets
The current idea is that one street either in Stoneybatter or Portobello would get access to on-street communal bins as part of the council’s pilot.