Against a backdrop of policy shifts, Ukrainian refugee children embrace their Irish lives
Ireland is the place they started school, joined sports clubs – yet their parents worry about how changes to citizenship eligibility may haunt their future.
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In Ireland, asking immigrants to weigh in on immigration policies is mostly box-ticking, community organisers say
In other EU countries, though, it seems immigrants are consulted more substantially.
Dublin city councillors back motion condeming US/Israel attack on Iran, despite chief executive's "legal" concerns
They also, separately, backed a motion opposing the government’s plans to abolish the Triple Lock.
Councillors ask for a working group to, finally, sort safer access to a lonely bit of Swords
A muddy path is the only pedestrian link from Swords to Knocksedan – aside from walking on roads with cars whizzing by.
New disabled persons’ organisation starts up in Dublin
The Dublin DPO aims to bring together voices from across coalitions – groups for the blind, the mobility impaired, the autistic, and more.
Who will sit on the advisory board set to shape the future of Dublin city centre?
Seven areas of expertise should be represented, said a recent council report.
Most kids in children’s homes left without voice in consultation on services
Children who live in homes run by private companies and charities are not included in the HIQA consultation because HIQA doesn’t inspect those services.
Councillors want sight again of who gets social housing in their areas, amid confusion about how lists work
“There is just so much confusion,” says Sarah Lawless, who has been on the housing list for 20 years. “The whole system doesn’t make sense.”
Sixty years on, a Star Trek writer is still creating strange new worlds
Diane Duane’s early days writing fan fiction have led to a remarkable career as a novelist, comic writer and screen writer.
After years of talk, councillors push for a refocus on traffic in East Wall
It’s been six years since the area was listed as a priority for improved traffic management.
Dean: Burglar put their own spin on Generation X mimicry
“Their songs are a veritable Lollapalooza of unflashy guitar play, stark aesthetics, gentle melodies, interlocking guy-girl vocal harmonies, and the spirit of Fugazi.”
Luke: In "All that Glitters", Shakespeare's ghost coaches an apathetic schoolboy in life and love
"If it sounds silly, it is. But it’s also charming, heartfelt, moving and much else."
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