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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Andrew Keegan
Andrew Keegan is standing for the People Before Profit Alliance in Dublin North-West in GE16. Here are his answers to our 12 questions.
Clare Daly
Clare Daly is standing as an independent in Dublin Fingal in GE16. Here are her answers to our 12 questions.
Paul Hand
Paul Hand is an independent candidate standing in Dublin South-Central in GE16. Here are his answers to our 12 questions.
Chris Andrews
Chris Andrews is standing for Sinn Féin in Dublin Bay South in GE16. Here are his answers to our 12 questions.
Dublin GE16 Candidates Answer Our 12 Questions
In preparation for 26 February, we asked 132 candidates running in Dublin their views on a dozen issues, from abortion to building inspections, religious patronage of schools to Irish Water. Here are the answers from those who responded.
Jimmy Dignam
1. Are you for or against the elimination of the local property tax? FOR 2. Are you for or against repealing the 8th Amendment? FOR 3. Are you for or against the creation of a directly elected mayor for the Dublin area, with greater powers over, housing, transport and revenue raising? FOR 4. Who sho
Lorraine Hennessy
1. Are you for or against the elimination of the local property tax? FOR 2. Are you for or against repealing the 8th Amendment? FOR 3. Are you for or against the creation of a directly elected mayor for the Dublin area, with greater powers over, housing, transport and revenue raising? FOR 4. Who sho
On the Way: Round Two of the Great Busking Debate
In March, councillors will again debate whether there should be further changes to the bye-laws that govern buskers. Here’s what’s at play.
As the dublinbikes Scheme Stalls, Is It Time for a New Funding Plan?
The dublinbikes scheme was supposed to be spread out across the city by 2015, but we’re not even in phase three of 14 yet. What’s going on?
Curios About: Wound X by Cecilia Bullo
Wound X is all about women showing their teeth against the patriarchy, being strong and fighting back, says artist Cecilia Bullo.
Sing Street, Reviewed
Should we welcome “Once” director John Carney’s new film “Sing Street” with swaying arms and clicking fingers or turn a deaf ear?
On Richmond Avenue, Residents Seek Action on Derelict Site and Historic Home
Fairview residents and councillors want to see Thomas Clarke’s home maintained better, and perhaps turned into a museum or community centre.