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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Martin: On Saying Goodbye to So Many of Our Elders
“This sense of loss is one that we all share … But while we are all connected and equal in bereavement, some groups face it much sooner, and more often than others.”
Council Briefs: Capping Student Housing, Oversight of Homeless Services, and More
At a recent meeting, Dublin City Councillors talked about the possibility of using the development plan to restrict “transient” kinds of housing.
In an Unpredictable Time, an Urban Farm Looks at What It Can Preserve
“I’m thinking more about stuff with a longer shelf life,” said Rossa Cassidy recently at his farm in Glasnevin.
Cover image for Dublin Inquirer print edition #58
“As a fixture in the city’s identity, and a living part of its history, I felt that the current situation that carriage drivers are facing was worth documenting.”
A Healthcare Assistant Wants Permission to Keep Doing His Job
International students can end up working as healthcare assistants as they study. Some who want to keep doing it once they’ve graduated, though, find the immigration system won’t let them.
Gardaí Spend on Tech to Check Licence Plates Up 600 Percent
The bump in investment was down to the need for extra equipment to help gardaí at Covid checkpoints, said an FOI response.
Engineers are Mapping Where Geothermal Energy May Work in Dublin
By tracking vibrations through rock formations under the city, they hope to highlight where the low-carbon energy source could be used in the future.
Two Kids Take on the Rubbish-Strewn Streets in Their Neighbourhood
“We are cleaning up rubbish,” says Kuba, aged six, smiling. “Because it’s good for the world.”
We’re Hiring!
We’re looking for a full-time city reporter to join our team based in Crumlin, dedicated to original, quality coverage of the city – with a focus on transport in particular.
A Treasure Hunt Seeks to Tempt Ranelaghans Down Neighbourhood Lanes
“People don’t know how unusual our laneways are, to have them still and how different they are from the public areas,” says Emer O’Siochru.
Council Briefs: North Great George’s Street Gets Protected and the Geography of Arts Funding
New developments in the area around North Great George’s Street must now fit with the character of the neighbourhood, says a report to councillors.
One Dublin College Opts Against Charging International Students More
Fees for international students can be multiples of what their Irish and EU peers pay – but one small city-centre school has chosen another path.