Minister plans to make it much tougher for Ukrainian refugees to become Irish citizens
Andrii Stepanov says some people don’t want to return to what was once their home, and is now Russian territory. “Why are they pushing us to Russia?”
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Tusla has downgraded supports for migrant children who arrive alone, says social care worker
“They have created a new category of young people in care”, affecting their entitlement to a social worker and to support once they turn 18 years old, they said.
Salvaging a piece of Ringsend’s marine history
Earlier this week, a team was hard at work sandblasting and washing the stern of the MV Naomh Eanna – hoping to put it on show.
In Rialto, scientists gather with locals to talk about making sure there’s no lead in the water
The team behind the “AMEND: Unleading Water” project are helping people across the city get their water tested.
In Phibsboro, what will the future hold for a thriving flea market?
The future of their venue at Kelly’s Yard is out of their hands, say the founders. “That said, the show must go on and Le Zeitgeist [Bohemia Flea Market] will carry on!”
Campaign calls for council to remove former Israel President Chaim Herzog’s name from a Rathgar Park
On Sunday, they gathered for a marathon game of football in the park, as part of their protest.
Four years ago, the national government promised stronger, more democratic local government. What’s happened since?
Interventions in the roll-out of Dublin’s city centre transport plan have spurred debate around who gets to determine the direction of the city.
Local councillors refuse to lease building to homeless charity at cut rate, saying central government should pay
At issue is whether the council will get the equivalent back in funding, or credit for doing it, councillor said.
Years since Rathborne rose up, there are still poles with no traffic lights
Is this what can be expected as the council relies on private developers to build new neighbourhoods in the city? asks former Labour Councillor Declan Meenagh.
Councillors push for answers from Waterways Ireland on its plans for the old graving docks
“Are they going to flip the site for even more money, or are they going to do something themselves?” asked Green Party Councillor Claire Byrne.
In Ballymun, is there a problem with the sewage network?
Some residents in the Shangan Avenue area have reported issues, but Irish Water says all is well.
In the Docklands, there’s a burnt-out corner where asylum seekers once slept
It is unclear whether the ashes are the aftermath of an arson attack, or an unrelated fire now being used online to rally and intimidate.