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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Where Did Dublin’s Public Free Wifi Go?
Stop trying to log in to Dublin’s public free wifi. It’s not going to work.
From a Sliver of Neglected Land, a Pocket Park
A group of residents in Drumcondra are trying to crowd-fund enough money to transform a strip of grass into their dream community pocket park.
Dublin’s Traffic Boxes Are Going from Grey to Glorious
The city’s traffic signal boxes are being painted, a handful at a time, by artists. The aim? To vamp up some of Dublin’s drab-looking streets.
Why Are Half Of Us Still Failing Our Driving Tests?
Despite the introduction of mandatory lessons through the Essential Driver Training course, driving-test pass rates haven’t perked up. Why?
30 Years of Art at Merrion Square
For thirty years, artists have hung their paintings on the railings around Merrion Square on Sundays. On 13 September, they will celebrate their anniversary.
What Will City Centre Transport Changes Mean For Retail?
You might have heard that Dublin city-centre spending could fall by nearly a quarter if planned traffic restrictions go ahead. If so, you’ve heard what the Irish Parking Association wanted you to hear. Let’s take a closer look.
Residents: Don’t Let Our Temple Bar Turn Into “That” Temple Bar
Dublin City Council has decided to sell 25 properties it owns in the west end of Temple Bar. Affected businesses seem largely unruffled, but residents are worried their quiet enclave could turn into something like the temple of bars to the east.
Should Homeless Families Have to Use the Side Door?
Dublin City Council is desperate for hotel rooms for homeless families. Does that mean hotel owners can set any conditions they want?
City Businesses Concerned About ‘Anti-Car’ Transport Plans
Businesses highlight three points of concern with the proposals for city centre transport. Is there evidence that it would be bad for business?
New Park for Cork Street, on the People’s (Council-Controlled) Land
After years of campaigning, a community group has pushed Dublin City Council into turning a vacant lot off Dublin 8’s Cork Street into a park. Digging is set to begin next month.
Despite Unclear Future, the Drug Court Pushes On
Since it was founded, the Dublin Drug Treatment Court has expanded from a few postcodes to all of the city. But staff want to go nationwide.
Why Mary Oyediran Asked Her Neighbours For Help
When Mary Oyediran believed her house was being targeted because of her race, she embarked on a day-long odyssey.