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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Sam: Irish Times Fails to Live up to Its Principles
How does the publication of Nicholas Pell’s op-ed and William Reville’s column fit with the paper’s pledges to discourage discrimination, promote tolerance, and oppose hatred?
A Stoneybatter Store Offers Bee Soap, Bric-a-Brac, and Community
Equality for All Pollinators isn’t just about bees, says Kaethe Burt-O’Dea. It’s also about people just coming together and sharing ideas.
Unease Over “Privatisation” of Dame Street Plaza
The Central Bank building and the plaza below it have been sold to private developers, and some Dubliners worry about what that means for public use of the plaza.
From Gardiner St, an Online Radio Station Offers an Alternative
Co-founder Brian McNamara says the new station’s challenge is to represent not only what’s happening in the Irish music scene, but what’s being listened to.
In Grangegorman, Mixed Feelings about New Neighbours
Stoneybatter could have rooms for thousands of students in a couple of years’ time – and some locals claim that’s too many in one place.
Council Briefs: Iveagh Markets, Smart Bins, and Motor Tax
Dublin City Councillors discussed the vacant Iveagh Markets, introducing solar-powered compacting “smart bins”, and transforming the motor tax system.
Cartoon of the Week: The Liberator
There’s at least one constituency that is served well by the city’s amenities …
Danger for Cyclists: Falling on the Luas Tracks
At several spots around the city centre, cyclists have trapped their wheels in the Luas tracks near site works, leaving them with injuries.
Fermenting Class: Sauerkraut, Kefir, Kombucha and Ginger Bugs
Since discovering the art of fermentation in 2015, Indigo Micciche’s been experimenting with all kinds of ingredients. Now Micciche’s ready to share recipes.
Roe: On Trump and Shame, and on Sex Dreams
Advice columnist Roe McDermott answers questions from two readers on Trump, shame and prostitutes, and from a third reader on sex dreams.
How Much Is Spent Feeding Councillors Before Their Meetings?
Back in November, Labour Councillor Mary Freehill kicked off a meeting with a complaint about the amount of food on offer. But what do councillors usually get?