Amid attacks from the right on “NGOs”, trust in Ireland’s charities has been declining
Scandals in some charities have also harmed the reputation of the sector as a whole, which is unfair, people working for other nonprofits say.
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Fast-track planning rules won’t speed up regeneration of flat complex in Coolock, council officials say
The council began the process of regenerating Cromcastle Court in mid-2018. It doesn’t expect to start re-building this year.
In Naul, parents plead for better footpaths and slower traffic so their kids can walk to school
As the school has grown and the morning drop-off has become more crowded and chaotic, the issue’s gotten more urgent, they say.
On Arran Street East, two artists use bronze-cast bananas and worm hotels to dissect local history
Their exhibition, Banana Accelerationism, is on at The Complex, off Capel Street, until 25 January.
Fingal Briefs: Building a sea-swimming pool for Balbriggan, opening Rogerstown Park all weekend, and more
These were some of the issues councillors discussed at a meeting of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee last Thursday.
For immigrants travelling from Ireland to Spain, hidden and unexpected visa-related fees can add up quickly
Like the embassies of some other European countries, the Spanish embassy outsources its visa-processing services to a private company.
Cover image for Dublin Inquirer print edition #94
“I selected this image to highlight the issue of dampness and fungus that often plagues homes during winter due to inadequate heating and windows.”
In Finglas West, Travellers worry that future redevelopment could split families and undermine their way of life
“They are trying to get rid of the Travellers and put them in settled houses,” says Kathleen Keenan. “If we integrate, our culture will be gone.”
A crunchy mouthful stuffed with potatoes and your chosen mix of chilli, spices, and sweetness
Restaurants around the city centre serve the South Asian snacks pani puri, dahi puri, sev puri and other variations on the theme.
In Fingal, community crèches are few and far between – and falling
Despite areas of high need, Fingal consistently ranks near the bottom, when comparing ratios of the more affordable community crèches to costlier private ones, in council areas.
As Donabate grows, residents campaign for a new cultural and civic centre
“We’re at a point now in time where a lot of the lands are zoned for housing, but we need facilities like this provided in tandem with homes.”
Plans to expand Dublin Airport clash with global effort to slow climate change
Adding more flights and passengers would mean more greenhouse gas emissions, planning documents submitted last month by airport operator DAA show.
Council Briefs: Electric barbecues in parks, cuts to active travel funding, and more
Dublin City Council has installed one electric barbecue at an undisclosed location, in a park. “Trial due to go live early 2024,” says a council report.