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.
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A Popular Bar Uses Smart Cameras to Monitor Customers’ Temperatures
Using the 127 Hikvision cameras to monitor those who go to work or play at Café en Seine raises questions about privacy, health data and consent.
A Monthly Meetup for Women Cyclists Aims to Normalise Biking in the City
Monthly Cycles is a social meetup event for women of all levels to enjoy cycling safely together around the city.
Council Briefs: New Secure Bins in Oliver Bond House, a Lack of Motions at Monthly Meetings, Air Quality Since Covid-19 and More
Dublin City Council plans to install new secure storage for rubbish bins at five locations within the Oliver Bond House complex, to discourage illegal dumping,
As Dublin’s Historic Street Lamps Disappear, Some Worry the City Is Losing Its Character
Dublin City Council says it is working through a long list of recommendations to assess whether they should be added to the list of protected structures.
As the Issue of Abandoned Horses in Dublin Persists, Some Call on Council to Change Its Approach
Mistreatment of horses is not a new problem for Dublin City Council. Last year, the council spent €145,276 on euthanising horses which could not be returned or re-homed.
A New Tenants’ Union Calls for an Extension of the Covid-19 Eviction Ban
“The only barrier to joining CATU is that you can’t be a landlord,” says Rachel Kiersey, a member of the union’s communications team.
At Labre Park, a Surprise Homecoming for a Newly Elected Senator
Senator Eileen Flynn, the first woman from a Traveller background to make it to Seanad Éireann, was welcomed to her childhood home in Labre Park.
Are Dublin’s 300 Empty Poles Throughout the City a Sign of a Street Clutter Problem?
It’s unclear yet how Dublin City Council will meet its target of reducing street clutter by 20 percent by 2022, but other counties, such as Cork, may provide a blueprint.
Dublin City Council Installs New Temporary Public Toilets at Wolfe Tone Square
A council spokesperson said the council will monitor the use of the toilets, and base future decisions on the information they collect.
Designs Unveiled for New People’s Park Set to Be Built in Ballyfermot
Plans for the park show an open pergola for small community gatherings, a space for markets, and plans for an edible garden over the next two to three years.
Some Question Privately Run Dublin Hostels’ Decision to Hire Staff Who Haven’t Been Garda Vetted
Homeless advocates are concerned by a lack of Garda vetting in private emergency accommodation, however it’s unclear if it’s a mandatory requirement.
Four Barges Docked Along the Canal at Portobello Have Divided Opinion in the Community
While some residents argue that the boats are good for the area, others worry that they may ultimately facilitate an increase in antisocial behaviour.