Concerns about continuity of care as Tusla changes 3,000 children’s social workers
“If you read any research with care-experienced voices – every piece of research talks about the importance of continuity of care.”
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Council Puts Pedestrians at Heart of New Vision for City Centre
Lots of those pet peeves you have about walking around, or hanging around, in the city’s centre? The council has a new long-term plan to tackle them.
It’s Rutting Season, so Stop with the Deer Selfies
Hundreds of visitors descend on the Phoenix Park’s deer every month with carrots and crisps and cameras. The DSPCA says park authorities need to put a stop to it.
Danger for Cyclists: the Luas Tracks on James’ Street
On a strip on James’ Street where cyclists and the Luas are supposed to share the road, many on bikes opt to take to the pavement instead.
Early Designs Unveiled For New City Library on Parnell Square
Earlier this week, Dublin’s head librarian unveiled the latest designs for the planned grand central library on Parnell Square. Here’s what it looks like.
Which Councillors Go to the Most Meetings, Updated
Which Dublin city councillors went to the most meetings in the first half of this year? An update on councillor attendance.
A Conflict of Interest? The Council’s Proposed Payment to the Little Museum
A Dublin City Councillor who is also a member of the museum’s board proposed that the council give a once-off payment to the museum. She argues that this doesn’t present a conflict of interest.
Portobello Harbour Might See More Regular Markets
After a couple of summers of pilot markets, councillors want to press ahead with more regular stalls on the underused square by the canal.
What’s Happening With MacTurcaill’s Pub?
Once popular with George’s Quay locals and Trinity students, it closed in March 2015. Now it is “OPENING SOON”, according to a sign in the window. Is it really, though?
In the City, It Can Be Hard to Recycle
If you live in the inner city, you might be familiar with the problem: a pile of empty bottles in your bin, and no place to recycle them. Why aren’t there any bottle banks nearby?
As Oliver Bond flats turn 80 years old, an archive grows
From now until 10 December, a grassroots project is exhibiting memories and mementos that celebrate and explore the history of the Oliver Bond Flats.
Dublin City Council to Investigate Data Leak
Lord Mayor Brendan Carr said councillors will get a report, and a debate, around who leaked homeless campaigner Erica Fleming’s file. But that’ll come later.
Councillors Want Suspended Cycle Lanes Back on Track
At Monday’s meeting, Dublin City Council Chief Owen Keegan said there was a “temporary hiccup with funding.”