In radio in Ireland, the “accent ceiling” persists
On volunteer-run community radio, there’s room for people with all kinds of accents – but it’s rare to move beyond that.
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What More Can NAMA Do to Ease the Housing Crisis?
When Anti-Austerity Alliance TD Ruth Coppinger called for a NAMA estate to become social housing, her argument fell on receptive ears. But is it practical?
At All Levels, Modular Housing Plans Pick Up Steam
Both Dublin City Council and the Fine Gael-Labour government are moving forward with plans to bring in modular homes for homeless families by Christmas.
Is It Time for a Tenants’ Union?
A lot of us need to face the fact that we’re not going to be able to buy houses, and we’re going to be renting for the long-term. The new Dublin Tenants Association thinks we should organise.
Poolbeg: Is the Community Being Short-Changed by €5 million?
After a bust-up over how much should be in a community gain fund for Sandymount, Ringsend and Irishtown, councillors voted to ask An Bord Pleanala.
Roe: Some Abortion Myths, Dispelled
Advice columnist Roe McDermott takes on the abortion debate, providing you with some material that’s “Perfect for alienating bigoted relatives around the dinner table!”
Andy: The Government Serves Property Interests
On North Inner-City development, rising rents and the homelessness crisis, the government is looking out for property interests, rather than the people’s interests.
Probably the Best Korean Food in Dublin
You’d see this a lot in Korea, I ask, a restaurant in the back of a supermarket? Not really, no, he says. (This post includes both an article and a podcast.)
There’s More to Indian Food Than Chicken Tikka
Most Indian food in Dublin restaurants is from north India. South India offers a whole different cuisine, which you can get here if you seek it out.
The Tale of a Questionable Conviction, on Screen
On international Wrongful Conviction Day, the Irish Innocence Project is screening “In Doubt: the Mark Marku Case” at Griffith College.
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.
Curios About: Don’t Harangue People by Francis Quinn
Of his work, Quinn says: “It has elements of surreality to it, a Boschian logic and the clean line quality of Northern European print.”
Programme Prevents Homelessness, But Too Few Know About It
People at risk of losing their homes because their rent supplement is inadequate can get top-ups, but many suffer because they don’t know this is possible.