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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.
For Many Businesses, Reprieve on Paying Rates to Council Is Extended
Daryl Barron, the Fianna Fáil councillor, said the government should stay flexible on the Rates Waiver Scheme and “take this month by month”, and “if we need to change course again, we can”.
Restaurants Look to Council to Help Make Outdoor Dining a Success This Summer, If It’s Allowed
Dublin City Council should learn from what Cork City Council – which has been “exceptional” – has been doing on this, says Adrian Cummins, of the Restaurants Association.