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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Eoin and Philip: Who Has Their Eye on the City as a Whole?
Private businesses shape Dubliners’ lives in fragmented ways. Local government needs more power so it can mould the city’s overall form and feel, argue two geographers.
Councillors Consider Taking Back Freedom of City from Aung San Suu Kyi
But a gap in legislation means it’s not as easy to take back the award, as it is to give out, say some councillors.
A Historian Digs into the Story of the Fruit and Veg Markets
In mid-October, John Conroy will be running a day of free tours to share what he has learnt about the architecture and uses of the iconic red-brick building.
Cartoon of the Week: A Contagion
This week’s cartoon by Sarah Woods, from the Department of Notionology.
Brushing Up: Rabindranath Tagore on St Stephen’s Green
Nestled among the foliage of St Stephen’s Green stands a monument to the Nobel Prize-winning poet often referred to as “the Bard of Bengal”, whose work W.B. Yeats loved.
Council Briefs: Social Housing, the Clontarf Cycle Route, and More
At Monday’s monthly meeting, councillors questioned Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy on current policies – before moving on to their usual business.
Lynam’s, Revisited: Were Councillors Told the Full Truth?
A copy of an independent fire inspector’s report, released under the Freedom of Information Act, does not appear to clear the building as fire-safe and ready for occupancy.
A New Night Offers Eclectic Music in Aid of Worthy Causes
This Thursday’s event will celebrate the life of Sherie De Burgh, and raise funds to support one-parent families.
Vacancy Watch: A Giant Council-Owned Site in Belmayne
The council owns 11 hectares in Belmayne, perhaps enough for 1,000 new homes. One councillor wonders why the council isn’t working faster to develop it.
Andy: Higher Wages Are Good for Business (Long-Term)
While it might seem attractive to individual employers, reliance on low wages and poor working conditions is not a recipe for broad-based economic success, political economy lecturer Andy Storey writes.
Artists Ask for Help to Protect the Icon Walk
Temple Bar is at risk of losing its Icon Walk, due to persistent vandalism and damage. It needs better lighting, CCTV, and intervention to help it survive, say those who built it.