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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At Lunch With… Councillor Cieran Perry
Deputy Lord Mayor Cieran Perry talks about his involvement in the 1990s anti-drug movement and how the government needs to move faster on homelessness.
This Water Is Not Fit for Human Consumption
In Raheny, there’s lead in the water. Who should pay to get it fixed?
Council Considers Ending Use of “Carcinogenic” Weedkiller
The debate about how to kill our weeds without killing ourselves continues: Dublin City Councillor Ciaran Cuffe called yesterday for a new approach to ridding the city of unwanted plants. He might get his wish.
Where’s a Good Place for a Sex Shop?
Politicians who successfully opposed the opening of a sex shop in Drumcondra say they want to ensure that adult stores aren’t build anywhere near schools or playgrounds. Would that effectively ban them from the city?
Wanted: A Moore Street Memorial, Stat!
Is the government going to have the Moore Street Commemorative Centre ready for the 1916 centenary? Some people aren’t too sure.
At Lunch With… Councillor Gary Gannon
At 28, independent Dublin City Councillor Gary Gannon is still trying to find his way, politically. At the Pig and Heifer, he talks about issues from housing to abortion, and about his ambitions.
Should We Spend €3.8 Million on Dalymount Park?
Soon, Dublin City Council will almost certainly be the owner and manager of Dalymount Park, the home of Bohemian Football Club. Is this a good idea?
Is It Time for Reform in DublinTown?
In Dublin’s city centre, some of the businesses forced to pay a Business Improvement District levy have started to rebel.
The Plan to Transform Parnell Square North
Real-estate giant Kennedy Wilson has promised to give millions – and raise many millions more – to help Dublin City Council create the Parnell Square Cultural Quarter. They say they’ll get nothing in return.
Where Are Dublin’s Houseboats?
You might soon be able to get a permit to live on a houseboat in Grand Canal Basin, in the heart of the Silicon Docks. Or you might not.
At Lunch With… Councillor Paddy McCartan
A short stroll from his Ringsend office, Fine Gael Paddy McCartan talks about the rise of the left in local elections, and how he gave up his car.
These Streets Were Made for Eating: The Battle Over Outdoor Tables
Dublin City Council faces a balancing act. Should it encourage more outdoor seating, or would that frustrate already cramped pedestrians?