Tusla inspectors found problems with the use of physical restraint in seven children’s homes
In two cases, inspectors found that staff were using restraint to try to manage children’s behaviour, and one of those children was restrained 78 times.
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Singled Out for Fast-Tracking, Georgian Asylum Seekers Struggle to Access Legal Advice in Time
The narrative that no Georgian person has a good reason to flee their country in the Caucasus for safety in Ireland is unfair, migrant rights advocates say.
Left by the Council to Sit Vacant, a Pipe Burst in Inchicore Library Bringing the Ceiling Down
A local group had been pushing the council to get into the building, to make sure it was being cared for – fearing something like this might happen.
Plans for Edible Garden, Nature Play and Cycle Lane for St James’ Linear Park
It’s the next phase in developing the park along a skinny kilometre of the Luas Red Line from Basin View in the east to Suir Road Bridge in the west.
Council Pilot Seeks to Tackle Broken Footpaths Where Older People May Fall
A council spokesperson said that €180,000 has been set aside to raise the standard of footpaths in Harold’s Cross and Glasnevin.
Largest Share of Funding from Developers for Council Projects Spent in Wealthy South East Area of the City
Meanwhile, the council’s North West Area is set to get just 4.4 percent of these development levies.
Debate Over Who Should Inspect Homeless Hostels to Ensure They Meet Safety and Health Standards
In Dublin, private inspectors have been brought in. An expert group has ruled out asking the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) to do it instead.
New Law Allows Councils to Build Homes Without Consulting Public and Councillors
Pitched as a measure to speed housing construction, opposition politicians say it’s unlikely to help much. “A solution in search of a problem,” one called it.
Dublin City Council CEO Owen Keegan’s Time Is Nearly Up, so How Will His Replacement Be Picked?
The Public Appointments Service will run an open competition this year, and councillors have to ratify the appointment by vote.
East Wall Bessborough FC Hopes to Secure Its Home Turf to Continue Its Expansion
For many years, the club has called the pitches in the Alfie Byrne Park home. Now it’s asking Dublin City Council for a lease.
Rathmines Group Invites Neighbourhood to Dream of New Public Squares and Car-Free Streets
The Rathmines Initiative is pitching ideas for Mountpleasant Avenue, Wynnefield Road, the firehouse area, and Leinster Cricket Club.
Communities Organising to Counter Anti-Immigrant Protests Strategise About Best Methods
These defenders are out on the street loudly counter-protesting, and also working behind the scenes to have quiet conversations with friends and neighbours.
Council Has Been Breaking Ground on Fewer Social Homes, Likely Meaning It Will Have to Start Buying More
That’s the opposite of what Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien said in November was his plan.