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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A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin, Reviewed
Berlin’s stories have a power and rhythm of their own, a companionable force that takes the reader jovially by the hand and tightens to a painful grip.
Redux: Councillors Vote Again to Lower Local Property Tax
At City Hall on Tuesday, councillors voted for a 15 percent decrease in the local property tax after a debate that centered on whether it is a progressive tax.
Frank: Dept of Transport Flunks It on Buses and Smarter Travel
Even though Ireland has breached EU standards for pollution, when it bought new buses, it bought diesel-powered models, rather than cleaner ones.
Is It Time to Lift Ballymun’s Ban on Rent Supplement?
Has the ban achieved its goals: greater diversity of tenure and a better social mix in the area? And should it remain in place?
Isn’t There a Better Place for Buses to Park than Merrion Square?
There are growing calls for a Merrion Square that is coach-parking free. Some DIT students think they know the best solution.
On Friday on Francis Street, a Street Artist in Action
You might not know it, but you’ve probably seen street artist Fink’s murals somewhere in town. Catch him in action on Culture Night on Francis Street.
Councillors Seem Pleased With Prefabs, So What Next?
How much should the council spend on prefabs for homeless families? Where should the new homes go? And how fast can they be brought online? Winter is coming.
City Council to Consider Plans to Address Climate Change
The council will soon consider two new climate-change strategy documents, and councillors have a host of energy-conservation and transport-transformation ideas.
For Culture Night, a Taster Class in Burlesque
For Culture Night, Lisa Darling – aka Lisa Byrne – is offering a sample burlesque class for free. Men are also welcome: they can learn boylesque.
In Ballymun, Another Blow to the Community
The Ballymun Young Women’s Project has funding, staff, a location and plenty to do. But it might soon close anyway.
Andy: Making Money out of “Old” and “New” Refugees
Private companies have made millions from direct-provision centres for “old” refugees already in Ireland, and someone’s likely to make huge profits from “new” Syrian refugees too, when they arrive.
Roe: STI Etiquette and Acknowledging Asexuality
Roe McDermott advises a man who’s wondering whether he should tell his evil ex girlfriend that he has an STI, and a woman who doesn’t believe that the man she wants to sleep with is asexual.