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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Comment of the Week #3, Illustrated
In our illustrated comment of the week, Robert Mirolo depicts one reader’s suggestion that ships could be a temporary solution to Dublin’s housing crisis.
How Do We Stop Bike Theft so More People Will Cycle?
Dublin City Council wants to encourage more people to cycle, but an increase in bike thefts in recent years is hurting their cause.
Roe: Porn Anxiety and Kink-Blocking
Our advice columnist answers questions from one man who is worried about watching porn, and another whose partner has an aversion to his kink.
Brushing Up: Apples and Atoms by Eilís O’Connell
Sculptor Eilís O’Connell’s shiny “Apples and Atoms” commemorates the Nobel-Prize-winning physicist Ernest Walton – and also the man Ernest Walton.
The Bolt Hostel Falls Vacant, Again
On Friday, housing activists quit a city-council-owned building on Bolton Street that they had occupied, ending a stand-off with Dublin City Council.
Andy: Ireland Helps European Banks Avoid Paying Taxes
Banks are under-reporting profits where they actually carry out much of their work, while they are over-reporting them in those tax regimes that offer them the most favourable treatment. Ireland, of course, features prominently.
The Treatment, Reviewed
Oh no! What if PAEDOPHILES invaded your STARTER HOME to VIOLATE YOUR CHILDREN’S INNOCENCE and PEE ON YOUR BRAND NEW CARPETS?
Alison: How We Build Homes Is as Important as What We Build
Developers are not the only option in town when it comes to building houses, particularly on local authority-owned land.
Where Did Dublin’s Public Free Wifi Go?
Stop trying to log in to Dublin’s public free wifi. It’s not going to work.
From a Sliver of Neglected Land, a Pocket Park
A group of residents in Drumcondra are trying to crowd-fund enough money to transform a strip of grass into their dream community pocket park.
Dublin’s Traffic Boxes Are Going from Grey to Glorious
The city’s traffic signal boxes are being painted, a handful at a time, by artists. The aim? To vamp up some of Dublin’s drab-looking streets.
Why Are Half Of Us Still Failing Our Driving Tests?
Despite the introduction of mandatory lessons through the Essential Driver Training course, driving-test pass rates haven’t perked up. Why?