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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The Council’s Hugh Lane Gallery Has an Ambitious Strategy
With extra funding, those who run the Hugh Lane Gallery hope to bring in blockbuster works and grow its visitor numbers.
In Stoneybatter, Ambivalence about the Pigeon House
A young veterinarian on Manor Street feeds a drift of pigeons each day, but some of her neighbours wish she wouldn’t, saying they’ve grown into an overwhelming presence.
EU Briefs
Here’s some of what the EU has been doing recently that affects Dublin, from our correspondent in Brussels.
In Avila Park, taking some time out for mothers to bond with babies
Winnie Mc Donagh opens up her home to teach young Traveller mothers what she knows about baby massage.
Changes Bring Uncertainty for Bridgefoot Street Gardeners
A community garden, allotments, and a Men’s Shed are being evicted so the council can build a new park. The plan includes bringing them back once it’s ready, but recent events have the gardeners worried.
An Advice Service Keeps Drug Users Up to Date on Trends
Nicki Killeen and her team research trends in drug taking in Ireland, so that they can respond with clear, credible information and advice for users.
Council Briefs: Overcrowding, Temple Bar Square, and Public Swimming Pools
Here’s some of what Dublin councillors discussed at November’s monthly council meeting.
In Drumcondra, Raising the Water Level to Force out Homeless People
In July this year, Waterways Ireland raised the water level to prevent people from sleeping or doing drugs under Binns Bridge, where Dorset Street crosses the Royal Canal.
Help Us Report: Where Are You Now?
We would like to talk to renters who have had to move when the government closed their homes for being overcrowded and/or substandard.
David: What’s in the Draft National Planning Framework for Dublin?
There are still a few days left to have your say on what might be a critical document for Dublin’s future, writes DIT transport planning lecturer David O’Connor.