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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Some Ringsend Residents Are Concerned about Their Air Quality
As snakes of traffic through the east of the city lengthen, some residents in Ringsend want the Environmental Protection Agency to step up its pollution-monitoring.
Why Is There a Night-Time-Only Hostel for Children and Teenagers?
While the emergency hostel at Lefroy House has evolved over the years, some say they’re still concerned that teenagers have to leave during the day – and that some are there too long.
Music at Marrowbone Books: Sheesham, Lotus and ‘Son
In this month’s podcast, Martin Cook talks to the Canadian trio about life on the road, the instruments they have made, and why they used to dress in sepia.
In Drumcondra, a Drum-and-Bass Vinyl Store and Studio
Pawel Szoka says he wants to serve the city’s healthy and growing scene.
Learning about Chocolate as a Crop, in All Its Diversity
“I grew up thinking chocolate was just one flavour, one experience,” says Simran Sethi, ahead of her public lecture on the subject on 14 May. “Then you start to see.”
Odran: Changes on Ballymun’s Fringes Highlight Stagnation in Centre
Dublin City Council looks set to sell lands near IKEA to a big-box retailer, which could bring more jobs to Ballymun. While welcome, the move again highlights the stagnation of the suburb’s centre.
Joe: An “Irish FBI”? A Little Less Rhetoric, a Little More Resources Please
Talk of an “Irish FBI” is a great sound bite, writes white-collar columnist Joe McGrath. But the state needs to put its hand in its pocket and pay for it.
Although Keen to Work, Some Find Dublin Employers Won’t Accept Their Documents
Richard Grogan, a solicitor specialising in employment law, says he believes people with Stamp 1G or Stamp 3 statuses are being excluded because of “ignorance”, rather than anything else.
Meeting on “Affordable Housing” Leaves Coolock Locals with Questions
“We are trying to lease the entire development to the government,” said Maurice Gillick of Platinum Land.
Emma: On What It Means to Be “Attracted to Black Girls”
A reader says he “melts” at the sight of “a pretty black girl on the street or in the office” and asks, “What should I do?”
A Look at What the NTA Is Funding for Walking and Cycling This Year
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has set aside €8.2 million in grants for sustainable-transport projects in the Dublin City Council area for 2018.