Central government is looking at whether councils should be allowed to borrow more, to build more
The current restrictions do need to change, said a spokesperson for the Department of Finance.
Culture Desk
Photo of the Month: February
“I had an idea in my head for trying to capture how people interact with the Molly Malone statue that wasn’t just a regular snapshot.”
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I had an idea in my head for trying to capture how people interact with the Molly Malone statue that wasn’t just a regular snapshot. There’s a nice contrast between the blurred energy of the crowd and the still stoicism the statue gives off.
Dublin Inquirer is running a Photo of the Month competition each month. The winner gets €50 and publication. If you’d like to enter, you can find the guidelines here. And enter by sending your photo to sam@dublininquirer.com.
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