Cherry Orchard

Unreal Estate

Council Briefs: Housing Progress, Housing Delays

Progress on Cherry Orchard rapid-builds, Dominick St and Charlemont St. Delays with the lands initiative and at St Teresa’s Gardens. Danger at O’Devaney.

Louisa McGrath Jun 29, 2016

City Desk

After a Death, Calls for a Safe Place to Race Scramblers

Could a new track in Cherry Orchard be a solution to unsafe off-road quad bikes and scramblers? It’s one option that Dublin City Council is considering.

Louisa McGrath Jan 27, 2016

Opinion

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.

Alison Gilliland Aug 19, 2015

City Desk

Councillors: Gardai Lack Resources to Respond to Crimes

It’s a rare cross-party consensus: councillors say it’s often taking Garda too long to respond.

Louisa McGrath Jul 29, 2015

City Desk

Council Debates How to Build Housing on Vacant Lands

Dublin City Council is set to discuss options today for working with private players to build homes on several council-owned plots. Councillors are wary of public-private partnerships and intent on construction of social and affordable housing.

Lois Kapila Jul 23, 2015