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: The Obamas, Fire Brigade, and College Green Railings
Here’s some of what was discussed when councillors met for their monthly meeting on Monday 6 February.
For Councillors, More Money for Expenses – and Maybe More Transparency
Soon councillors will have the option of taking home more money if they submit receipts for expenses. But some say that’d be too much work, they won’t bother.
Is It Time Dublin Got Its Own Docklands Museum?
Members of the Dublin Dock Workers Preservation Society have gathered thousands of photos, documents and artefacts, which need a home.
A Stoneybatter Store Offers Bee Soap, Bric-a-Brac, and Community
Equality for All Pollinators isn’t just about bees, says Kaethe Burt-O’Dea. It’s also about people just coming together and sharing ideas.
Unease Over “Privatisation” of Dame Street Plaza
The Central Bank building and the plaza below it have been sold to private developers, and some Dubliners worry about what that means for public use of the plaza.
In Grangegorman, Mixed Feelings about New Neighbours
Stoneybatter could have rooms for thousands of students in a couple of years’ time – and some locals claim that’s too many in one place.
Council Briefs: Iveagh Markets, Smart Bins, and Motor Tax
Dublin City Councillors discussed the vacant Iveagh Markets, introducing solar-powered compacting “smart bins”, and transforming the motor tax system.
Danger for Cyclists: Falling on the Luas Tracks
At several spots around the city centre, cyclists have trapped their wheels in the Luas tracks near site works, leaving them with injuries.
Council Briefs: Shaw’s Birthplace, Leisure Prices, and Scribblestown Homes
At recent meetings, councillors discussed a hike in the price of a leisure scheme for older Dubliners, whether a project in Scribblestown should be 100-percent social housing, and more.
Trouble Brewing Between the Fire Brigade and Council Management
The issue, according to a SIPTU press release, is “a refusal by the senior management of Dublin City Council to resource an additional four ambulances to meet service demands in the city”.
In Kilbarrack, a Dispute Threatens a Community Centre’s Future
The Kilbarrack Coast Community Programme’s conflict with its landlord leave it uncertain how long it will be able to continue operating.
In Search of Leo Sherlock’s Pretty.ie Competition Winners
Here’s how we tried, but failed, to find any of the winners of the competitions run on Pretty.ie’s Facebook page since it was started.