Concerns about continuity of care as Tusla changes 3,000 children’s social workers
“If you read any research with care-experienced voices – every piece of research talks about the importance of continuity of care.”
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Engineers are Mapping Where Geothermal Energy May Work in Dublin
By tracking vibrations through rock formations under the city, they hope to highlight where the low-carbon energy source could be used in the future.
Two Kids Take on the Rubbish-Strewn Streets in Their Neighbourhood
“We are cleaning up rubbish,” says Kuba, aged six, smiling. “Because it’s good for the world.”
Council Briefs: North Great George’s Street Gets Protected and the Geography of Arts Funding
New developments in the area around North Great George’s Street must now fit with the character of the neighbourhood, says a report to councillors.
One Dublin College Opts Against Charging International Students More
Fees for international students can be multiples of what their Irish and EU peers pay – but one small city-centre school has chosen another path.
An Garda Síochána is Considering Using Artificial Intelligence for Policing
At the moment, it’s using software from the company Siren to monitor and manage its IT systems, said a spokesperson. But it’s considering whether to use it for more.
Could the Council Do More to Encourage Councillors to Cycle?
Councillors say both parking and how travel expenses are set up could be improved as incentives.
An Open Data Team Experiments with a New Way to Tell City Stories
We’ve gotten used to the idea of data visualisations on a screen, says Mark Linnane. But that’s “kind of a limited way of thinking about space or a terrain”.
The Dead Zoo is Getting a Long-Awaited Refurbishment
Works include upgrades to make it more accessible, better heating, and fixing up the roof – once the whales are out of the way, that is.
A Proposed Bill Would Oblige Councils to Do More to Prevent Homelessness
If enacted, local authorities would have to put a care plan in place for those at risk of homelessness, 60 days in advance.
A Group of Councillors Want to Make Walking at Night Safer
“If we can put so much money into lighting up the city centre for Christmas then we can put money into lighting my way home so that I and many others feel safe,” says Social Democrats Councillor Cat O’Driscoll.
What is the City Development Plan?
The council is asking people to weigh in now on the next city development plan. But what is it?
A Woman Seeks to Fill an Info Void Left by Immigration Services
The state wasn’t allocating enough resources to get back to queries about immigration services, says Sanchi Tayal – so she decided to do something about that.