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 Write Life: On the Distractions of Dublin
In his monthly column, poet and performer Karl Parkinson will reflect on arts and the city. Here’s the first installment.
What’s Behind the Rise of Alternative Lattes?
Some Dubliners are seeking out what they see as healthier hot drinks, and trying to cut out the caffeine.
Council Briefs: Fire Brigade, Fear of PPPs, and the Sean McDermott Street Laundry
At Monday’s monthly meeting, councillors heard again about the future of the fire brigade, questioned a plank of the social-housing plan that includes PPPs, and more.
For Some, Casual Cricket Is out of Bounds in Dublin
Rana Kashie says he and his friends just want somewhere free to play a bit of cricket, but they keep being moved on.
Do Councillors Have to Pay to Offer Opinions on Planning Applications?
Some councillors have been weighing in for free on planning applications, but council management says they should have been paying €20 each time.
Off Gardiner Street, a Free Education in Repairs
FixJam is back, and the organisers are ready to help you tinker with toasters, sew on buttons and generally learn to repair things instead of binning them.
How Councillors Decide to Spend No-Strings €5 Million
Councillors had €5 million in their “discretionary fund” to spend on whatever they want across the city. Should there be rules for how they go about it?
Councillors Want to Consider a Seagull Cull
Even if Dubliners could stomach a mass shooting, not everyone thinks it would be effective.
At Dr Sketchy’s, Drawing Sessions Favour Burlesque Dancers over Fruit Bowls
“I love when people post their work on Instagram afterwards, and it doesn’t matter if it’s really crappy, I just love it,” says organiser Scarlett Nymph.
An Exhibition Calls for More Contemporary Art in Schools
The Leaving Cert art curriculum fails to prepare students for the art world, says Jennie Guy. Through her programme Art School, she’s pushing for it to improve.
Council Briefs: Quays Questions, Freer Cycle Lanes, and More
Lots of the debate at a recent council meeting focused on the impact of planned city-centre transport changes. There was also a vote on “freeing” cycle lanes.