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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After Tenants Moved on, One Apartment Saw a 46 Percent Rent Increase
Genna Patterson and Kevin Murray say they wanted to flag how the rent had gone up in their old apartment, but were frustrated by the rules.
Council Briefs: Housing at St Anne’s Park, “The Question of the Eighth”, and More
At their monthly meeting on Monday, councillors discussed a plan to build housing next to St Anne’s Park, how to decide who gets social housing first, the cancellation of a literary event, and more.
Is It Time for Car-Free Sundays in the City?
One proposal from Dublin Cycling Campaign and another from a city councillor call for banning cars from at least a couple of streets, once a week.
On Poolbeg Peninsula, Council Wants to Give Old Buildings New Life
Dublin city council is looking for proposals for what to do with the old Pigeon House Hotel and power station. Some councillors would like to see them turned into artists’ studios, overlooking the bay, right by the beach.
Andy: Reluctance to Spend Is Down to Dublin’s Choices, Not Brussels’ Rules
“The EU’s rules are malleable and they can be challenged by governments with the resolve and backbone to do so,” writes UCD political-economy lecturer Andy Storey.
When Working on Housing Issues, Finding the Owner Is Often the First Challenge
There should be a comprehensive, public database of who owns the properties in the city, says Francis Doherty of Peter McVerry Trust. “It’s in the public interest, the common good.”
Brushing Up: The Buddhist Shrine in St Patrick’s Cathedral
Under the ribbed vaults of a Gothic cathedral in Dublin’s city centre, a sculpture serves as a reminder of the complex relationship between Dublin and Rangoon.
A Hunt for the Missing Artworks of Mary Swanzy
Sean Kissane is searching for some of the artist’s early paintings for an upcoming show at the Irish Museum of Modern Art.
A Jamaican-Irish Pop-Up Brings “Granny’s Cooking” to Dublin
There might be jerk chicken, Jamaican patties, plantains, and more. But it’s not just about the food, says Nick Reynolds. “It’s a gathering … It’s a candlelit dinner, good people, a long table.”
Councillors Debate Whether to Continue Hosting the Turning of the Seal
For years, Billy McGuire has performed the annual ceremony at Mansion House, which he says confirms Ireland’s sovereignty. That tradition may now have come to an end.
In Bluebell, a Fried Breakfast Brings the Community Together
Each week, a couple dozen older Dubliners gather for breakfast in Bluebell, where they find fry-ups and community.
Donal: It’s Time for a Monument for Speranza
A formative influence on Countess Markievicz and her generation, Lady Jane Wilde deserves of a plaque on her family’s former home on Merrion Square.