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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An Idea: Sell Russborough House and Bring the Masters to Dublin
Rather than gradually sell off all of Russborough House’s old master paintings to fund its upkeep, might it be better to just sell the house and bring the paintings to Dublin?
What Makes a Craft Cocktail Crafty?
Two Dublin spots have launched new craft cocktail menus since the end of July, tapping into the buzz around authentic drinks.
In St Andrew’s Church, a New Shrine to Design
In November, St Andrew’s Church will reopen as the new national design centre and host to the flagship show of this year’s Irish Design 2015 programme.
In Struggle Against Dog Poo, Council Staff Go Undercover
Last week, Dublin City Council began a stealthy mission, or if you’re less romantic, “practical enforcement measures”, against dog poo. Watch out for the €150 fines.
In Cabra, the Dublin Circus Project Expands
It’s ramp-it-up time at Dublin Circus Project. Earlier this month, the non-profit group of circus artists opened up new quarters at Bannow Road in Cabra.
Would Increasing the Rent Supplement Increase Rents?
There have been calls to increase rent supplement rates to keep more families from becoming homeless, but Labour Minister Alan Kelly says that would lead to an increase in rents. Is he right?
Should There Be a Safe Place for People to Inject Heroin?
Medically supervised injection centres have shown promise in Canada, Australia and Germany. Should we have them here in Dublin?
Frank: Cars Have Dominated Dublin for Too Long
Most of those opposed to making Dublin’s city centre nicer for pedestrians, cyclists and public-transport users are car-users who live out in the suburbs. Why should the city be designed for them?
“Reimagining Phibsborough” Wants Its Village Back
Phibsborough residents feel overrun by cars. They hope, through collective action, to wrest some tarmac away for human use, but they haven’t been helped by a slow-moving Dublin City Council.
New Ice Cream, New Problems
Walking the streets, licking an ice cream cone: that used to be summer. Now we have posh ice cream and it comes it comes in a tub with a spoon, creating problems.
Here’s How to Make Dublin Better to Walk Around
The metal guardrails that block your way when you’re trying to cross the street should be uprooted, some urban-development nerds argue.
In a Coffee Lounge, a Stand-Up Philosopher With a Serious Message
Every Saturday night, through comedy and aphorism, Robert Coyle explores the value to be found in allowing oneself to be wrong.