More than 100 HAP tenants in Dublin lost their homes after poor conditions flagged
“An innocent tenant, through no fault of their own, ends up back homeless because a landlord doesn’t carry out the works,” says one councillor.
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Council Briefs: Ballyfermot Leisure Centre, Francis St, and More
Councillors questioned the bill for Ballyfermot Leisure Centre, discussed excavations of St Thomas’ Abbey, and learnt about plans for Francis St.
Despite Falling Numbers, a Workman’s Club Battles On
In 1891, the club had 300 members; today, it’s down to 130. “Young people don’t want this kind of stuff,” says secretary Joe O’Flaherty.
Councillors Bemoan “Closure” of Crumlin Council Office
Some councillors fear that a lack of resources is meaning the closure of the Crumlin area office by stealth.
Are More Park-and-Rides the Solution to Dublin’s Congestion?
Maybe not, say some transport experts. It might just mean using prime land to park cars that’ll be replaced by others on the roads into the centre.
On Patrick’s Day, Some Dublin Suburbanites Will Be Staying Close to Home
West Dublin communities are giving the main event a miss, in favour of their own home-grown parades – without a reviewing stand in sight.
Does DIT’s New Policy Amount to Discrimination?
The university has brought in Garda vetting for students looking to join its access programme. Some say this will put off potentially talented applicants.
Council Briefs: Homelessness Updates, and Overcrowding in Portobello
At recent committee meetings, councillors talked about new places to put homeless accommodation, and a packed house in Portobello.
In Fairview, a Hardware Store Turns One Hundred
Elias Edge set up his store in 1917. A century later, his great granddaughter has put together an exhibition to celebrate its survival.
The Russian Connection
In 1918, a crowd of perhaps 10,000 rallied at the Mansion House in Dublin to herald the birth of the new “Russian Republic”, following the Russian Revolution.
Safekeeping for Rough-Sleepers
Some cities offer rough-sleepers lockers to keep their belongings safe. But in Dublin, those who sleep on the streets have to fend for themselves.
Council Briefs: Fire Brigade, Fear of PPPs, and the Sean McDermott Street Laundry
At Monday’s monthly meeting, councillors heard again about the future of the fire brigade, questioned a plank of the social-housing plan that includes PPPs, and more.