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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Small Businesses on Moore Street Wonder Where’ll They Go Next
“I feel it’s going to happen now … Now, I think they mean it,” says Comfort Ibitoye, of plans for redevelopment of this corner of the city.
Priscilla Robinson Hopes You’ll Maybe Try and Persuade Her to Get Rid of a Few Things
She’s inviting people to her studio at the Mart Fire Station in Rathmines, which is crammed with things she hasn’t been able to part with. “It’s like a form of therapy.”
What LE19 Candidates Say They’d Do to Improve Cycling Infrastructure in the City
Among other suggestions, candidates talked about segregated cycle lanes, education for cyclists, and where the money comes from.
A Monthly Film Night Wants to Counter the Cult of Overwork
Chris Hansen and Thomas Mozdzeń set up Do Nothing Watch Films promising escape from the Dublin rat race with a regular series of shorts and features about lives of leisure.
Cover image for Dublin Inquirer print edition #38
This month’s cover is a pastiche of the “Doors of Dublin” poster and postcard, substituting its polished Georgian doors with doors to vacant buildings and makeshift homes.
Dean: On Nealo and Uly’s Urban Hang Suite
Nealo’s writing boasts an elegance, intellectual weight, and clever references to local living that elevate him out of the pack.
Details of “Fast-Track” Property Developments Aren’t Always Easy to Find
Developers have to put up information websites so the public can learn about what’s planned. But some have code meant to keep them from showing up on search.
Who’s Going to Be First in Line for Affordable Housing Schemes in the City?
Dublin city councillors met recently to talk about who the council should prioritise if more people apply to buy “affordable” homes than there are affordable homes to buy.
Vacancy Watch: The Drake Inn in Finglas
“We’re praying something will be done with it,” says Philomena Byrne-Murphy, of the vacant pub. “Because we are trying hard to enhance the village.”
What Some LE19 Candidates Say They’d Do to Increase Affordable, Social Housing
Earlier this year we asked our readers what issues they wanted candidates running for Dublin City Council to talk about. Supplying homes was the issue they mentioned most often.
In the Liberties, Workshops Teach History and Practice of Weaving
“I’m a strong believer in the healing power of making, and the empowering of making, being creative,” says Marja Almqvist.
Dublin Is Getting Noisier, Monitoring Data Shows
Ambient sound levels have been rising for years, as they have been in many cities as they get more crowded, and council officials are looking for ways to slow the increase.