Amid attacks from the right on “NGOs”, trust in Ireland’s charities has been declining
Scandals in some charities have also harmed the reputation of the sector as a whole, which is unfair, people working for other nonprofits say.
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Council Briefs: Quays Questions, Freer Cycle Lanes, and More
Lots of the debate at a recent council meeting focused on the impact of planned city-centre transport changes. There was also a vote on “freeing” cycle lanes.
Will the Council Stop Spraying Herbicides?
While there have been conflicting reports as to the dangers of glyphosate, found in some weedkillers, Stephen Doody wants Dublin City Council to stop using the chemical.
After Years Without, Local Authority Flats Might Get Recycling Bins
Councillors say they are waiting to see whether the promised roll-out happens.
From Pride to Shame: Busáras and Its Toilets
Passengers were promised better toilets, but a plan to bring them and the rest of Busáras back to life has stalled amid financial chaos at Bus Éireann.
Class Action
It’s illegal to discriminate against people based on nine grounds, from gender to family status. Socio-economic class isn’t among them. Is it time to add it?
Council Unveils Plans for Housing and Park on Bridgefoot Street
After discontent last summer, councillors and residents seem to be happy with the plans for the large vacant sites near the Oliver Bond flats.
A Possible Makeover for Newmarket Square
Trees, a cafe, seating and facilities for market stall holders could all be put in, if the funding is found.
In Ballyfermot, a Move to Give Travellers’ Horses a Home
Local residents want to see a neglected canal bank near Labre Park turned into a proper place to keep horses, and a space for horse-welfare education.
Council Briefs: Finglas Transport, DCU Campuses, and “Let to Rent” Voids
At council meetings this week, councillors heard plans for transport around Dublin City University, talked again about dumping, and more.
On the Trail of the Pintman
Two decades after agreeing to have his picture taken by an American folklorist, Cabra man Paddy Losty has taken the internet by storm as the embodiment of excess. But who was he?
Women Rough-Sleepers Told There Are No Beds
There were no beds available for women in homeless hostels on 15 February, according to Dublin Regional Homeless Executive. And some say it wasn’t a one-night problem.
Is It Time Grangegorman Declared Its Independence?
For some, it’s always had a separate feel to Smithfield and Stoneybatter. For others, it’s only recently become neighbourhoody enough.