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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Moving Homeless Families from Hotels to “Hubs”: Semantics or Progress?
Minister Simon Coveney promised to end the use of hotels to shelter homeless families by 1 July. To some, a big part of his plan sounds like rebranding, rather than real change.
For Mountjoy Square Apartments, Questions Over Speed of Planning Enforcement
When fire broke out at 1/2 Mountjoy Square in February, some pointed to a history of planning complaints at the property.
The Co-Founder of Zaytoon Looks Ahead to Expansion
Jamshid Kamvar has been working for almost 20 years to change how Dubliners see kebabs. Now, he’s hoping to roll out more restaurants.
Updated: How Much Should You Earn to Live in Different Parts of Dublin?
Last year, we ran a series of maps showing how much you needed to earn to rent an affordable one-bedroom apartment in the city. We’ve updated them and, no surprise, renting’s become pricier.
Cartoon of the Week: Property Prices, Translated
What do you see, what you browse an estate agent’s window?
Cartoon of the Week: Dangerous Dissent
Cartoonist Harry Burton on protesting government policy in today’s Ireland.
Robin: How Bello Became the Typeface of Protest
For the last year or so in Ireland, a particular typeface has become associated with protest and politically progressive movements. How did that come about?
Exploring Chinatown’s hidden menus
While many associate Chinese food with sweet, sticky sauces, there is another, more authentic set of dishes available to those who ask.
Mick: The Residential Tenancies Board Is a Good Idea, Flawed in Practice
Ultimately, the RTB is based on the logic that the most vulnerable actor within the rental sector – the tenant – should be tasked with ensuring landlords play by the rules. This simply does not work, writes Mick Byrne.
The Future of Drimnagh’s Lansdowne Valley Pitch and Putt
A plan to give the golf course to a private operator who wants to introduce footgolf conflicts with a plan to eliminate it to make way for a cycle path.
Council Briefs: Labre Park, Art at Weaver Park, and Drones against Dumping
Councillors voted on using drones to tackle illegal dumping, where to put the sports pitch in St Teresa’s Gardens, homes for Travellers, and art studios.
Ahead of a Vote on DublinTown, Sides Clash over Its Renewal
Every five years, businesses in the city centre vote on whether to pay a bit extra in rates and keep DublinTown. The current campaign is proving contentious.