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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In Glasnevin, a Landlord Attempts to Illegally Evict Two Residents
Turfing out two residents – and allegedly locking others inside – marks the latest round of conflict between tenants and those letting 131C Slaney Road.
As Covid Mobility Measures Push Ahead Some Say They’re Left out of the Loop
“We’re told about them but we are not really involved in the decision-making process,” says Sinn Féin Councillor Daniel Céitinn.
Some Question DRHE’s Most Recent Rough Sleeper Counts and Say Homelessness Is on the Rise Again
Inner City Helping Homeless says the number of rough sleepers has increased lately, reaching 164 at the highest point, but the DRHE says the figure is around 50 or 60.
A Creaking Immigration System Risks Leaving Many with Uncertain Status
What will happen to those who, through no fault of their own, can’t meet the deadlines to make sure their status is legal?
A Group of Volunteers Raise Funds to Try to Resettle Refugees in Dublin 8
Trevor Keppel says that the most difficult task for volunteers currently is finding a home for the refugee families, due to the ongoing housing crisis.
From Cherry Orchard to Thomas Street, Water Problems Spring up around the City
“People would understand if Irish Water were able to tell them what is actually going on,” says Green Party TD Patrick Costello.
A Revamped Richmond Barracks Recruits Locals to Help Share Its Social History
The focus for now, says Dublin City Council Culture Company CEO Iseult Byrne, is getting people to connect with the stories and history of the barracks, rather than “trying to remember some facts”.
Problems Persist for One Customer of Short-Term Letting Company HipHipStay
At the time of writing, there are no properties listed on the HipHipStay website anymore, and Amy Urban has still not got a refund.
Some Say the Current Working Environment for Taxi Drivers May Not Be Safe Enough for Vulnerable Workers
Currently face masks aren’t mandatory for passengers in taxis in Dublin and some say that older drivers may be under greater pressure to return to work due to financial strain.
As Construction on the Children’s Hospital Resumes, So Do Problems for Rialto Residents
A local residents’ group in Rialto are concerned about the influx of builders from all over the country since work on the new children’s hospital resumed on 13 July.
On Parnell Street, Former Debenhams Workers Continue a 24-Hour Picket Line
Ex-Debenhams staff on the picket want Debenhams UK, to agree to a collective agreement made in 2016 during a round of voluntary redundancies.
Could Mobility-as-a-Service Come to Dublin?
A report published by Smart Dublin last November believes so – but implementing a unified digital platform for transport comes with complications.