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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Dublin City Council Pushes Forward on Plan for 1,345 Homes
At their monthly meeting on Monday, councillors voted to press ahead with the first major Dublin City Council housing project since the economic crash.
Roe: Teaching the Children Well and Navigating Crushes
Roe advises a woman on whether she can leave her kids’ sex education up to the internet, and a man on what to do about his crush on someone who’s not his “lawfully wedded ride”.
Zoë’s Dublin Diary: What to Do This Week
Our pick of the week’s events in Dublin. One per day. To help you make the most of your fun time. Film, music, gaming and more.
On Leeson Street, the Little Kitchen Challenges Its Big Sister
The Vintage Kitchen, one of the city’s most desirable dining spots, has spun off a sister restaurant. This one: the Little Kitchen. But is it really possible to clone a thoroughbred?
Will Dublin See the Return of the Public Toilet?
Dublin City Council is considering a plan that would provide for public toilets. But is there a reason we got rid of them all in the first place? And would we even use them?
There’s a New Cycling and Pedestrian Officer in Town
Dublin City Council has filled its Cycling and Walking Promotion Officer position. We’re not allowed to interview her for the next few months, but here’s what we know.
Council Short Takes: Phibsboro, Poolbeg, Wolfe Tone Park and the Coach Houses
Dublin City Council had its monthly meeting Monday. Here’s what happened with some of the issues we’ve been following.
For Dublin’s Homeless, a Precarious Right to Vote
In theory, homeless people have the right to vote. But once it gets down to the details, many say they wouldn’t know where to start to exercise that right.
Is This Website Inviting Muslims to Ireland or Trolling?
Promising Muslims a “New Golden Age of Islam” if they immigrate to Ireland, a website and linked Facebook account have generated some rather heated discussions online recently.
Dara: Without Money to Spend, Dublin’s City Centre Is a Hostile Place
Dara Quigley asks why, for those with little spare cash, Dublin’s centre is so unwelcoming. And why do we put up with it?
Left Out: Should Politicians Make More Effort to Canvass Apartments?
If you live in an apartment, you probably haven’t been canvassed in the election build-up. Is that a relief, or a sign that apartment dwellers matter less than those in houses?
Brushing Up: Have You Ever Spotted Dublin’s Last Imperial Statue?
The government, filled with anticipation of the forthcoming commemoration of the 1916 Rising, is also hosting a grand old statue of Prince Albert.