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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Beyond AirBnb, Other Companies Are Using Homes for Holiday Lets
Even while there’s a shortage of housing for Dubliners, companies have converted residential apartment blocks in the city into holiday lets for tourists.
Do You Want Rap With That?
The soundtrack in a restaurant can affect everything from how long people linger, to how much they drink, to what the food tastes like to them.
Council Briefs: Ballyfermot Leisure Centre, Francis St, and More
Councillors questioned the bill for Ballyfermot Leisure Centre, discussed excavations of St Thomas’ Abbey, and learnt about plans for Francis St.
Brushing up: a battered Greek sculpture at NCAD
In the last 50 years, “Laocoön and his Sons” has gone from a centrepiece of art education to a piece of furniture in the student union. What’s the story?
Despite Falling Numbers, a Workman’s Club Battles On
In 1891, the club had 300 members; today, it’s down to 130. “Young people don’t want this kind of stuff,” says secretary Joe O’Flaherty.
Alicja: The Cranes Are Back, but Working Conditions Aren’t
Far more construction workers today are self-employed than before the crash, which means they’re getting lower wages and fewer protections.
Councillors Bemoan “Closure” of Crumlin Council Office
Some councillors fear that a lack of resources is meaning the closure of the Crumlin area office by stealth.
Are More Park-and-Rides the Solution to Dublin’s Congestion?
Maybe not, say some transport experts. It might just mean using prime land to park cars that’ll be replaced by others on the roads into the centre.
Once We Sang Like Other Men, Reviewed
This book of short stories is the work of a seasoned writer, but also one who seems to doubt the value of his craft, our reviewer writes.
Great Dublin Transport Networks
Over the years, many transport experts have challenged authorities with visionary maps of how Dubliners might get proper access to the city they live in. This is a tribute to their ideas.
