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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Some Councillors Say Delays in Local Transport Infrastructure Are Down to Covid Mobility Programme
They are concerned that the Covid mobility plan is too focused on the city centre, meaning that transport matters in the suburbs are being neglected.
Still No Answers on Environmental Impact of Cable Leaks across the City
ESB, the EPA and environmental consultants continue to disagree over the severity of the impact on the environment, and even on whether or not the fluid leaked in 48 different spots is hazardous.
How Did Pedestrianisation Trials Go in the City Centre?
With the trials finished now, different parties have been running surveys on how it went – with different results.
As Arrears Pile up Due to Covid-19, International Students Seek Relief from High Fees
For some international students in the city, the prospect of paying full, non-European fees for remote learning seems unjust.
Has Further Protected Status Arrived Too Late for These North Great George’s Street Buildings?
A seven-storey co-living development has already been granted planning permission to be built in plots that originally formed part of the protected properties.
On Mountjoy Square, Plans for Long Sought after Pedestrian Crossings Crop up
After 16 years of requests from locals and councillors, Mountjoy Square is set to get four new pedestrian crossings at the north-west corner of the square.
In Some Homeless Hostels in Dublin, a Strict No-Talking Rule Is Enforced
Asha Iqbal, a musician and homeless activist, says she feels dehumanised by the strict rules in the emergency accommodation she is living in.
In Inchicore, a New Cafe Becomes a Neighbourhood Hub
Craig McCarthy launced Boom Coffee four months ago during the pandemic. Since then he’s worked seven days a week to build a hub for locals.
Some Undocumented Migrant Women Reluctant to Report Abusive Partners for Fear of Deportation
“He would say that he would report me to the guards, so I was afraid of standing up to him,” she said. “I’m still undocumented.”
No Clear Vision For Dublin’s Music Scene to Step Out of Covid-19 Restrictions, Some Say
Vinny Casey, venue manager at The Workman’s Club, said that it’s like the government doesn’t see music venues as something they have to deal with.
Whatever happened to Dublin’s wedding grushys?
There are theories around why the tradition has – almost – disappeared.
Legal Ambiguity Around “Good Character” Requirements for Citizenship Leaves Some Migrants Reluctant to Criticise the System
The Minister for Justice has full autonomy to decide who gets citizenship, meaning that they can deny applicants even if they satisfy all legal requirements.