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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Curios About: Balenciaga by James Devlin
Artist James Devlin says this work is about the desire to be different “even if that means wearing a dress made from fingers”.
Why Aren’t the Council’s Own Sites on Its Vacant Sites Register?
When Dublin City Council released its vacant sites register this month, it was entirely blank. Some ask why the council didn’t at least list its own sites.
Orange Horses, Reviewed
With the third of their Recovered Voices series, Tramp Press has brought us back a true literary treasure, writes Elske Rahill.
At Little Italy, Browse Cheeses and Cured Meats, Espresso in Hand
You can walk past Little Italy without realising that, inside, you will be welcomed with an espresso and aisles and aisles of the finest Italian foods.
Andy: It Worked When Local Authorities Could Borrow to Build Housing
Public provision of public housing used to be commonplace in Ireland, but then we shifted to rely more on the market. It’s not working, says Andy Storey.
Cover image for Dublin Inquirer print edition #10
Hi I’m Lou. My illustration for this month’s cover, “Hinge”, is concerned with the issue of homelessness in Dublin, and the increasing number of people losing their homes today. The number of people whose future well-being hinges on the control and decisions of others is absurd. Something needs chan
Growth Areas
The number of allotments in Dublin has been growing, but not fast enough to meet demand – waiting lists can be long. Dublin City Council is working on that.
On Streets, Rough Sleepers Dream for Months of Stable Emergency Beds
But did the government push Apollo House residents to the front of the queue? A look at Dublin’s two-tiered system of emergency accommodation for homeless people.
In From The Wind
Some visit the Meath Street grotto in search of quiet, while for others it is about faith and tradition.
Is the Mould in Our Homes Being Taken Seriously Enough?
Some buildings are so badly designed it’s nearly impossible to keep it at bay, no matter how much we open windows, run ventilator fans, and wipe walls with bleach or Fairy liquid.
How Should We Count the Number of Council Voids?
When Dublin City Council says that less than 1 percent of its housing stock is “void”, some Dubliners are confused. That might be because of how it counts.
Roe: On Sex after Trauma, and New Year’s Sex Resolutions
Roe responds to a woman who was raped and wants to overcome the anxiety she now feels during sex. Also: Roe offers her new year’s sex resolutions.