Central government is looking at whether councils should be allowed to borrow more, to build more
The current restrictions do need to change, said a spokesperson for the Department of Finance.
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Council Briefs: Hanlon’s Corner Traffic Changes, Barrow Street Revamp, Community Grants, and More
These were some of the issues Dublin city councillors discussed at recent meetings of their South East, Central, and North Central area committees.
For Immigrants, Travelling to and from Ireland With Their Children Can Be Frustrating, and Sometimes Scary
Kids can’t get Irish residence permits or re-entry visas, and it’s a long road to citizenship. Without Irish documents, crossing the border can be tricky.
Target Energy-Poor Neighbourhoods with Schemes to Retrofit Homes, says Dublin’s Energy Agency
A report from Codema combined a map showing home energy ratings with one showing levels of deprivation, to identify 17 energy-poor areas in the city.
Local Councillors Agree to Plans for Magdalene Laundry Site on Sean McDermott Street
The council would transfer the site to the OPW, which would build a memorial to commemorate all those who were confined to institutions.
As Energy Prices Soar, Hundreds of Council Tenants with Leaky or Draughty Windows Are Waiting for New Ones
“It might seem a very small issue in the bigger picture. But if you have windows that don’t function, you are more inclined to slip into fuel poverty. ”
As Trinity Climbs World’s Academic Rankings Again, Students Ask for More Help with Their Mental-Health
In March, the average wait to get an initial assessment from its student counselling service was about 11 days, and for a follow-up appointment, another 25.
A Community Organisation. Complaints About Misconduct. And an Empty Council Seat.
In February, a homeless woman emailed councillors with complaints about professional boundaries at an inner-city listening service.
One Man Works to Mark the Graves of Great Shamrock Rovers Players Long Passed
But for Robert Goggins to put up a gravestone for defender James Syms, he first needs to find a living relative.
A Walking Tour Highlights the Great Writers, Philosophers and Revolutionaries from the Dorset Street Area
People often head for Stephen’s Green to learn about Dublin’s great writers, artists and thinkers, but they miss out if they skip Dorset Street, says historian John Seery.
Give Us Buggy Parking at Creches, Say City’s Mammies
Having to roll the buggy home again after the drop-off, and pick it up from home before the pick-up complicates commutes, messes with working hours, and encourages car use.
Ryanair’s South African-ness Quiz Just the Latest Problem Caused by Making Airlines Act as Border Guards
The airline has been making South Africans flying to Dublin take a test in Afrikaans – for some the oppressor’s language – before allowing them to board.
Now the Cars Are Gone, How Can Pedestrians and Cyclists Best Share Capel Street?
Some locals want to see a cycle lane put in the entire way, while others say they are grand with a more free-form, free-flowing approach.