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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Edenmore Boxing Club Still Wants a Place to Call Home
Poor facilities mean that the club is finding it hard to keep boxers, and the coaches are despondent, says Edenmore Club Secretary David Moore.
“In Loving Memories” Looks at the Ongoing Struggles of Survivors of Laundries
This simple, low-budget film lasts just 38 minutes but it covers a lot of ground. It’s being screened in Temple Bar on Tuesday 25 October.
Border Issues: Some Ashtown Residents Are Pining for Dublin Central
Electoral reforms pushed a north Dublin suburb out of one constituency and into another. Some Ashtown residents are less than keen about their annexation.
Andy: Let’s Count the Ways We Shamefully Mistreat Travellers
Apart from the intense cutbacks and privations they have endured, what distinguishes the situation of Travellers is the racism which they regularly face.
Council Briefs: HIQA, Homelessness, and Housing Lists
At last week’s Dublin City Council housing committee meeting, councillors discussed who’s monitoring homeless services and how to make sure you aren’t removed from the social housing list.
Cartoon of the Week: Tips for Halloween Tinder
As kids strip the city for Halloween bonfires, cartoonist Harry Burton has a few suggestions for where to find materials.
Should the Public Have More Say in Public Art?
Many of Dublin’s cultural institutions buy and display public art works without any input from Dubliners, raising questions about whether they should get more of a say.
Brushing Up: The Heads at Pearse Street Garda Station
The century-old carved heads above the doors of the Garda station in central Dublin were put there by a stonemason from Ringsend.
David: Is the City Running Out of Time?
For the new Luas Cross City to run smoothly, we need to have a workable city-centre transport study pinned down. We are in a race against time to make sure that happens.
Curios About: Autumn Blaze by Jennifer Grey
When you see this painting, the artist hopes you’ll “feel uplifted and smile”. It’s the latest in our series of works by Dublin artists, Curios About. We’d love it if you’d submit something you’ve done.
A Dublin Band Learns To Live With New Busking Rules
“For bands like us its more difficult because there are fewer other places we can go,” says Mutefish guitarist Bo Stelmach.
Survey: Transport Changes Good for City, but Some Retailers Still Sceptical
A recent survey on the potential impact of transport changes on city-centre retail produced positive feedback. But some retailers still aren’t convinced.