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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On the Trail of the Pintman
Two decades after agreeing to have his picture taken by an American folklorist, Cabra man Paddy Losty has taken the internet by storm as the embodiment of excess. But who was he?
Women Rough-Sleepers Told There Are No Beds
There were no beds available for women in homeless hostels on 15 February, according to Dublin Regional Homeless Executive. And some say it wasn’t a one-night problem.
Andy: The Tesco Strike Is About More Than Tesco’s Workers
In 2015, Tesco group CEO Dave Lewis was paid £4.6 million. By contrast, the workers whose wages Tesco is now trying to cut are paid just over €14 per hour.
Is It Time Grangegorman Declared Its Independence?
For some, it’s always had a separate feel to Smithfield and Stoneybatter. For others, it’s only recently become neighbourhoody enough.
Council Briefs: Airbnb, Borrowing to Build, and Luxury Homes
At their monthly housing committee meeting, councillors talked about plans to further research the impact of Airbnb on the housing market, and more.
The Circle Sessions Notches It up a Level
Through his open-mic night, David Halpin is trying to provide a route for performers from their bedrooms to big stages.
At IMMA, Art Tours for People with Dementia
“It’s all about slowing down the pace,” says Caroline Orr, a curator at the gallery.
Coveney’s Promise: How Will the Council Get Homeless People Out of Hotels?
Some councillors are wary about whether the council’s strategy for moving homeless families from hotels by 1 July is going work.
In Docklands, Residents Plead for End to Late-Night Construction
Developers can apply for waivers so they can do construction work late at night and early in the morning. Some residents say their sanity isn’t being taken into account.
Council Says It Has Shelved Dublin House Project
First announced back in 2014, the effort to get a group of households to build a home on a vacant city-centre site has been chalked up as good idea, wrong time.
Cartoon of the Week: The Gauntlet
There is a rite of passage that binds together the cyclists of Dublin.
Danger for Cyclists: Potholes and Bumpy Roads
Six cyclists have logged accidents on our cycle-collision tracker that mentioned potholes or uneven surfaces, and another cyclist mentioned cobblestones.