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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Residents in the North-West of the City Push for Webcasts of Council Meetings
“There’s a lot of money being spent and we can’t find out what’s happened,” says Una Caulfield of the Griffith Avenue and District Residents’ Association.
With Poor Public Transport, Cherry Orchard Residents Feel Cut Off from the City
Many say they’d like to see more buses or trains as part of a local area plan for the neighbourhood.
Low Pay Drives Workers Away from Jobs in Early-Years Education
The government says it has increased its spending on the sector, plans to increase it more, and is planning an independent review.
In Inchicore, Sharing Stories of the Camac River
This first evening of reminiscences was a prelude to an effort to clean up the river by 2027.
Dublin Litter Blog Winds Up, After Six Years Cataloging Rubbish
It was launched to help tackle illegal dumping in the city centre. But, despite all the founders’ work, the problem persists.
Some Taxi Drivers Search for Ways to Make the Night Shift Safer
“I’ve a friend who was attacked from behind,” says Ismail Daramola, as he holds an imaginary knife in his left hand and slices at his throat.
An Bord Pleanála Decision Highlights the Ongoing Erosion of Local Councillors’ Powers
Councillors only have two major powers left, says independent Councillor Christy Burke. With one of these recently undermined, “there’s more power in a light bulb”.
In Newmarket, Five Markets Search for a New Home
Fusion Sundays, Dublin Flea Market, and others have until 12 June to find new homes, and some have asked if the council can, and should, help them more.
Dublin City Council’s Finances: More Spending, Larger Deficit
At their May monthly meeting, councillors approved the council’s annual financial statements for 2017. Here’s a brief look at what was inside.
In Inchicore, Some Think Emmet Hall Should Be a Protected Structure
The owner says that he has always respected its historical significance, but that he needs to make changes to turn it into housing.
Council Briefs: Housing at St Anne’s Park, “The Question of the Eighth”, and More
At their monthly meeting on Monday, councillors discussed a plan to build housing next to St Anne’s Park, how to decide who gets social housing first, the cancellation of a literary event, and more.
Is It Time for Car-Free Sundays in the City?
One proposal from Dublin Cycling Campaign and another from a city councillor call for banning cars from at least a couple of streets, once a week.