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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In Emergency Accommodation, a Continued Lack of Rights for Residents
As the council struggles to find enough accommodation for a growing number of homeless people, residents’ rights have eroded and housing standards have slipped, say councillors and agencies.
A Dirty Stained-Glass Window Reveals Slice of History
A reader’s question prompted us to research a strip of buildings on Camden Street, and learn about their stained-glass history and Weatherspoons-hotel future.
Elske: Great Books to Buy Your Kids for Christmas
One of our book reviewers, novelist and mother-of-three Elske Rahill, has over the past year compiled a list of tried-and-tested recommendations of children’s books for a range of age groups. Here they are.
Frank: Paris’s Public Transport System Puts Dublin’s to Shame
After COP21 in Paris, and its adoption of a wide-ranging programme to tackle climate change, we’ll need to improve our game.
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, art and more.
In Portobello, a New Restaurant Offers Burgers and Steaks
Russell Wilde threw open the doors of Richmond restaurant about two weeks ago. On the menu: high-end dining in a casual environment.
Danger for Cyclists: Here’s a Place to Avoid, Part II
We’ve found an intersection in Rathmines that could do with some adjustments to make it safer for cyclists.
Please Can We Have Somewhere to Sit Down in the City?
A lack of public seating makes city centres a struggle for elderly people, less comfortable for homeless people, and a drag for younger people. So isn’t about time we had more of seats?
Curios About: In Blue by Derick Smith
This work draws something from the colour palette of neo-impressionism, the formality of abstract expressionism and the aesthetics of contemporary street art, according to artist Derick Smith.
An Effort to Get Phibsboro Plan Back on the Council’s Agenda
Setting a vision for the area is even more important now that the sale of the Phibsboro Shopping Centre to a developer has been agreed.
From Vine to Wine in County Dublin: Lusca
Yes, there are Irish wines. David Llewellyn makes them from grapes he grows in his County Dublin vineyard, and sells them at off-licences and markets in city. His best so far? His 2014 cabernet-merlot, he says.
Curios About: Window by Fiona Naomi Cashell
In her work, artist Fiona Naomi Cashell captures the peace she found in an empty expanse of beach.