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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Squeezed Dubliners Seek Solutions in Co-ops
At the Dublin Food Co-op in The Liberties, about 35 people turned up to chat about starting a housing co-op, as a way to get themselves an affordable – and democratic – home.
The Furore Over Bus Tenders, Revisited
For the time being, the bus system is going to be the mainstay of Dublin’s public transport system, and there are plans afoot to try to improve it with a little competition. But will they backfire?
In Face of Homeless Crisis, Some Turn to Sit-ins
Given the severity of the homelessness problem, direct actions are beginning to emerge as a response.
An Imam Tries to Grow His Influence
From his base in an industrial estate, Dr Shaykh Umar Al-Qadri is looking to carve out a larger space in the public debate for himself and his Islam.
Roe: Send Me Your Questions
In Roe McDermott’s first biweekly column for Dublin Inquirer, she sets out what you can expect from her.
Can Giving Up a Few Beers Help Tackle Poverty?
By setting up a local chapter of Giving What You Can, a Dublin couple hope to get others to start donating 10 percent of their incomes.
At Lunch With… Councillor John Lyons
Councillor John Lyons talks about life as a newbie local politician, Inkgate and, of course, Irish Water.
Frank: We Need to Talk About Grafton Street
Even though Grafton Street has been finished for three months, there has been very little comment on whether it’s good, bad or indifferent.
Is Dublin Showing Pedestrians Enough Love?
The numbers behind Dublin’s crowded-pavement problem, with an interactive map thrown in.
The Vegans Are Coming
Is Dublin ready for them? At the end of the three months the question will be answered: can a fully-fledged vegan eatery survive here?
Embracing Life, In Photos
One photographer documents the lives of four octogenarians, two of whom are Dubliners.