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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Despite Ireland’s Reliance on Non-EU Doctors, Some Face Difficulty Moving up the Medical Ladder
Some non-European doctors are limited by regulations that prevent them from landing permanent jobs or moving up the ladder.
What We Don’t Talk About, Reviewed
“What We Don’t Talk About is an essential read. It tackles nuanced racial moments that give context to the wider topics we’re all trying to take head on.”
From His Studio an Artist Weaves Graffiti into Paintings
“Graffiti is a free-flowing creative output that can exist outside of cultural institutions like art galleries,” says Neil Dunne.
A New Podcast Captures Wildlife Along the Banks of the Royal Canal
The Lifeline podcast hopes to bring attention to the breadth of biodiversity along the historic Royal Canal.
In a New Exhibition an Artist Finds Ways to Respond Positively to Lockdown
The theme of the exhibition is that no matter what is going on, if you have enough agency, or personal conviction, you still have control over your situation, she says.
Council Briefs: Local Property Tax, Halloween during Covid-19 and What to Do with Weeds
Dublin city councillors voted on Monday to vary the local property tax downwards by the maximum of 15 percent for 2021, Halloween during Covid-19 and alternative weed solutions.
After 13 Years of Waiting Will the Liberties Finally Get a Full-Size Sports Pitch?
Under a proposal between Dublin City Council and Hines, the Liberties could get a full-sized sports pitch, but some councillors are concerned with the trade-off of public land with the developer.
In Foxrock, Work Continues on Apartments after the Developer and Property Finance Company Close down
In April, the developers behind luxury apartments One Springfield Park went into receivership. In recent weeks the funder for the project, Cullaun Capital, closed up too.
Council Briefs: Former Lord Mayor Resigns and Lowering City Speeds Defeated, for Now
Sinn Féin Councillor Críona Ní Dhálaigh resigned from the council on Monday night, saying that she needs to look after her own mental health.
Some Councillors Say Delays in Local Transport Infrastructure Are Down to Covid Mobility Programme
They are concerned that the Covid mobility plan is too focused on the city centre, meaning that transport matters in the suburbs are being neglected.
Be Good Or Be Gone, Reviewed
“For me, the double act managed to win me over, I believed in the cousins and rooted for them because they believed in one another,” writes Luke Maxwell.
Still No Answers on Environmental Impact of Cable Leaks across the City
ESB, the EPA and environmental consultants continue to disagree over the severity of the impact on the environment, and even on whether or not the fluid leaked in 48 different spots is hazardous.