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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As Covid-19 Restrictions Lift, When Will Council Meetings Be Open Again to the Press?
Questions remain as to when journalists will once again have access to Dublin City Council meetings, some of which have been held in private during Covid-19.
Poor Water Quality in Grand Canal Dock May Pose a Health Risk to the Public
Unsafe levels of E. coli and enterococci, which can cause severe illness, have been recorded in the water around Grand Canal Basin this year.
Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council Calls for Public Help to Identify New Bathing Spots
Local authorities are responsible for designating bathing spots each year, but some locals at the Forty Foot say that since designation in 2018, standards have slipped.
Hydrogen Buses Set to Be Trialled in Dublin Early Next Year, Says NTA
The National Transport Authority says it plans to trial hydrogen buses early next year, as a possible alternative to its mainly diesel fleet.
In Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Some Question Why Only One Tree Preservation Order Has Ever Been Issued
Tree Protection Orders can be issued be local authorities under the Planning and Development Act 1963 – but they rarely opt to do so.
Updated Plans for a Clontarf-to-City Centre Cycle Track Widen in Ambition
“It’s the busiest route for bicycles, I think, coming into the city on the north side,” says Green Party Councillor Janet Horner.
Council Briefs: Plans for Former TUD Site on Kevin Street, Herbert Park Site, and Changes to Homeless System Since Covid-19
At Monday’s South East Area Committee, councillors were presented with plans for developments at Kevin Street and Herbert Park, and more.
Documenting the History of Some of Dublin’s Mismatched Street Signs
When writing his book, Layers, examining Irish street names, Tom Spalding found lots of information on the history of when each type of street sign came into use.
Prison Outreach Groups Revive the Art of Letter Writing as a Way to Continue Contact With Inmates
With Covid-19 restrictions banning outsiders entering Dublin prisons, outreach groups such as the Solas Project and Release are writing letters to inmates as a way to stay in touch.
In University College Dublin, Philosophers Tackle Ethical Problems Posed by Covid-19
Philosophers at UCD’s Centre for Ethics in Public Life are opening a dialogue with the public about difficult questions arising during the Covid-19 pandemic.
At Merrion Strand, a Complex Set of Problems Lead to the Closure of City Beach for Bathers
Overflowing sewers, feeding into urban streams when it rains, are part of a set of problems that have led to the closure of the city beach.
Iveagh Gardens to Temporarily Extend Opening Hours During Covid-19
As of 2 June, the Iveagh Gardens will temporarily extend its opening hours to 7.30pm due to the Covid-19 pandemic, says a spokesperson for the OPW.