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What Will Happen to the Old Graving Docks at the Grand Canal Basin?
Any vision for this corner of the Docklands should respect the history of the 18th-century dry docks, says Reg McCabe of the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland.
Concerns About Standards of Care in Homeless Hostels Run by Private Providers
Facilities “are not employing qualified, trained case workers to deal with the complex issues”, says Anthony Flynn, CEO of Inner City Helping Homeless.
Councillors Wrestle with How to Vote on O’Devaney Gardens Redevelopment
Some say they don’t have the information they need around how the prices of “affordable homes” have been calculated, or the legality of changing tack.
What Should the Council Do With Its Smaller Vacant Sites?
The choice shouldn’t be to sell for money or leave it vacant for years, some councillors say – but to hustle for cultural spaces or even housing.
Teachers at a Language School Push for Their Union to Be Recognised
Delfin English School didn’t reply to queries sent last week and this week about whether or not they intended to recognise unions in the school.
A Liberties Art Project Aims to Channel Responses to the Changing Neighbourhood
The idea came from discussions with others in the community, said Austin Campbell, director of the Robert Emmet CDP. “How do we define ourselves when this is happening?”
Behind the glass at the GPO’s counter 14
Debbie Gilligan likes to talk to people face-to-face. Not at the other end of a phone or computer. No, she’s always worked at the counters.
How to Make Buttery Twice-Baked Raston
Medieval Ireland had some quirky breads: from paindemain to bannock. Here’s a recipe for a rich and buttery raston, from a culinary archaeologist.
A Bump Along the Way, Reviewed
Despite the potential for a bleak baby-crisis drama, this unexpected-pregnancy film is warm-hearted, often cosy, and very funny, writes our reviewer.
Should Bicycle Parking Cost More Than Car Parking? Should It Cost Anything?
Dublin City Council is rolling out its BikeBunker scheme, but some cyclists have winced at the price tag – €100 for a space per year.
Some Families Facing Eviction Say HAP Rates are Too Low to Help Them Find New Homes
Homeless HAP rates, which are higher, should be available to people earlier, say some Dublin councillors – although that raises questions about inflation of rents.
Concerned About Pay, Conditions and More, Some Dublin Game Workers Move to Unionise
GWU Ireland, which launched earlier this month, has a committee with 10 people, and about 40 members so far. “It’s growing pretty rapidly every day,” says Ellen Cunningham.