Look at converting some social homes in city-centre flats into cost-rentals, says Taoiseach’s group
No decision has been made on whether that will happen, a Dublin City Council spokesperson has said. But it hasn’t been ruled out.
Some say that important quick transport wins – ones that would make it safer to cycle, or cross the road – are sometimes held hostage to big-ticket, long-term projects.
For hours of travel between clients as a home-care worker in Dublin, Maria Jikijela would get a token amount. She’s one of a group trying to change how things are done.
“It’s shameful that a building of ours sits empty for four years,” a councillor said at a meeting of the council’s Central Area Committee on Tuesday.
The graveyard is a reminder of how important Quakers were to life in the south inner-city at one time, and some would like to see it better taken care of.
“There will be ropes and metal and debris – modern stuff. But there will also be archaeological material,” says Niall Brady.
The Pride parade should get to march down O’Connell Street this year, and not have to duck down any side streets, according to a motion councillors supported Monday.
In theory, some people who are homeless are supposed to move from a bed in a hostel to centres during the day. But they’re not open all the time.
Some have been concerned that its been clogged with parked cars and traffic – and think the redesign could change that.
At Monday’s monthly meeting, councillors voted down the idea of relaxing rules around homes in back gardens, and railed against recent building heights changes.
“We are making a difference now, we are,” says Mark Haid, who is part of the Green Ribbon Project team. “I can see it myself now.”
Last year, Dublin City Council issued four fines for dog fouling. “Of which only one was paid,” said Green Party Councillor Patrick Costello, at a recent meeting.
There are several spots along Chesterfield Avenue where cyclists and pedestrians mix.