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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Are Dublin’s 300 Empty Poles Throughout the City a Sign of a Street Clutter Problem?
It’s unclear yet how Dublin City Council will meet its target of reducing street clutter by 20 percent by 2022, but other counties, such as Cork, may provide a blueprint.
Dean: MuRli and Denise Chaila Make Music for the Black Lives Matter Movement
“Irish music has been at the forefront of communicating the black Irish experience.”
Sam: What’s the Best Way for Journalists to Refer to Sources in Stories?
We have a style we think of as consistent, egalitarian, and respectful. But not all of the people who appear in our stories see it that way.
Dublin City Council Installs New Temporary Public Toilets at Wolfe Tone Square
A council spokesperson said the council will monitor the use of the toilets, and base future decisions on the information they collect.
Designs Unveiled for New People’s Park Set to Be Built in Ballyfermot
Plans for the park show an open pergola for small community gatherings, a space for markets, and plans for an edible garden over the next two to three years.
Some Question Privately Run Dublin Hostels’ Decision to Hire Staff Who Haven’t Been Garda Vetted
Homeless advocates are concerned by a lack of Garda vetting in private emergency accommodation, however it’s unclear if it’s a mandatory requirement.
After almost 50 years, a renowned Irish font Is brought into the digital age
Graphic Designer Jarlath Hayes created the famous Irish modernist typeface Tuam Uncial in the 70s.
As Ireland Rebuilds Post-Lockdown, Artists With Disabilities Fear They May Be Left Behind
Members of DoubleTAKE Supported Art Studio are finding it difficult to continue their work, in light of Covid-19, without meeting physically.
As Covid-19 Travel Restrictions Continue, Some Worry About a Large Surplus of Student Accommodation
On Tuesday, a spokesperson for Dublin City Council said that they would consider applications to convert student accommodation to co-living accommodation.
Four Barges Docked Along the Canal at Portobello Have Divided Opinion in the Community
While some residents argue that the boats are good for the area, others worry that they may ultimately facilitate an increase in antisocial behaviour.
In Glasnevin, a Fifth-Generation Craftsman is Repurposing Other People’s Trash Into Treasure
Stephen Hynes found a new purpose in craft work – and his mental health reaped the benefits.
In His Latest Work, Photographer Eamonn Farrell Turns Dublin Into a “Naked City”
The digital exhibition will see the artist superimpose his photographs digitally onto disused billboards and shopfronts across the city.