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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Frank: Modular Homes for Homeless Families Could Be Lovely
If the houses are built to anything like the standards that apply in Austria or Scandinavia, the families who’ll end up living in them won’t want to leave.
Are Gardai Getting Tougher on Protesters?
At the moment, cases against protesters are moving through the courts. Is that new? Is it political?
In Poppintree, Can Co-ops and the Council’s Modulars Co-exist?
Dublin City Council says it’ll install 22 modular houses for homeless families on a site in Poppintree before Christmas. But a housing co-op already has plans for the site.
Food Trucks Are Great Incubators, So Why Don’t We Have More?
Licences for casual trading are hard to come by, but that hasn’t stopped a few hardy food truckers from finding a way to ply their trade.
For Better or Worse, Council Undertakes Audit of Traveller Sites
Some have voiced concern that any health and safety problems on Traveller sites may be dealt with through evictions.
Curios About: Untitled by Sandra Hickey
In this work, Sandra Hickey used the human body to portray aspects of the twisted nature of the mind, the artist says.
Andy: The Web Summit, the Government, and Property Interests
The government has to challenge property interests if it wants to see Ireland’s tech ecosystem thrive. Otherwise, companies will run off to Portugal.
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.
Will Councillors Be Happy About Selected Sites for Modular Housing?
On Thursday evening at City Hall, councillors are due to discuss some of the details of sites earmarked for modular housing.