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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Designer at Heart, Restauranteur by Trade: John Farrell
Every year or two since 2009, John Farrell has opened a new restaurant in the city: The Butcher Grill, Dillinger’s, 777, Super Miss Sue, Luna. And he’s not done yet, he says.
Which New Dublin TDs Are Taking Travel Expenses?
Three newbie Dublin TDs aren’t taking the unvouched travel allowance. And one Dublin TD says he is, but for a community fund, not for travel.
JC’s Supermarket: For a North Dublin Institution, an Uncertain Future
JC’s in Swords recently laid off 20 long-term employees. In this podcast, Lorcan Archer sits down with the boss to ask why, and what the future holds.
In Inner City, Residents Plead for Old Playgrounds to Reopen
On both sides of the Liffey, parents are fighting for playgrounds for their kids, so they won’t be cooped up inside or forced to play on the roofs of buildings anymore.
When Will RTÉ Finally Reflect Ireland?
RTE has said it will release a new diversity strategy in the coming months, but it’s unclear if it will lead to visible change at the station.
In Struggle for Funding, IMMA Turns to More Private Benefactors
The museum has announced a €60,000 fund this year for bursaries, exhibitions, and acquisitions. It hopes to more than quadruple that by 2018.
Feeding Regeneration: Above the Boardwalk, the Winding Stair
As part of a series reviewing inner-city restaurants, and exploring the challenges facing their neighbourhoods, the Redrawing Dublin team visited the Winding Stair.
Zoë’s Dublin Diary: Gorse, Need Abortion Ireland, Medium Wavelength, and More
Our suggestions for the week, one a day: a print journal launch, video and sculpture, Chicago house, abortion-support fundraiser, refugee fundraiser, nutrition, wellness, and a film.
Dublin’s Arboreal Inequality: More Money, More Trees
It’s clear that posher parts of Dublin have more trees and greenery, but why? And will it ever change? Dublin City Council’s working on a new tree strategy, so now’s the time to make your voice heard.
Curios About: Blue, White 2015 by Marc Guinan
In the latest in our Curios About series on works by Dublin artists, Guinan explores the boundaries of what a painting can be. Click through to see the full work.
Brushing Up: Empireland at the Project Arts Centre
“Empireland” by Mark O’Kelly is an epic allegorical scene painted onto ten metal panels. It went on display earlier this month.
John Wolfe Is on a Mission to Tackle TDs’ Expenses
About two decades ago, John Wolfe gave up his work as a builder and grew an obsession with the law. “I love civil law with a passion,” he said after a recent court appearance.