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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How Is the Council Planning to Improve Play in the City?
The vision in its draft strategy is a good first step, say those advocating for a more playful city. But they’ll be keeping an eye on whether the resources are put in to back it up.
Having to Ask for Permission to Use Lifts at DART Stations Cuts Down on Vandalism – but Presents a New Barrier
Since 2019, Irish Rail has changed how it manages lifts at many DART stations. Now, off-site operators control access to them.
A Plan to Bring Back Dublin’s Once-Plentiful Oyster Beds
Grown off Clontarf, Malahide and Sutton, oysters were hugely popular with people of all classes in Dublin in the 1700s.
Is Any Country Really Safe for All Its Citizens?
The Irish government has designated nine countries as “safe”, which makes it harder for anyone fleeing them to get asylum here. Is that system fair?
On the North Side, the Council Plans to Improve Cycle Route Between Finglas and Killester
It aims to present councillors in the autumn with a proposed list of interventions to make things better for cyclists along the 7.3km corridor.
A Proposed Visitor Centre and Car Park Won’t Help Preserve Bull Island, Local Conservationists Say
The centre will educate people on just how fragile and important the island is, encouraging them to take better care of it, a council official says.
Major Revamp of Ballymun’s Main Plaza Could Start Next Year
Plans show many more trees and greenery, an amphitheatre, seating, and more – all coming together to make the plaza more like a park.
For Homeless Children Staying with Their Families in “Hubs”, There’s a Lack of Places to Play
“The importance of play to children is clear and is protected by the UN Convention on the Rights of Children via Article 31,” says Ombudsman for Children Niall Muldoon.
Why Isn’t Irish Rail Planning More Stations Along the DART+ South West Line?
For now, the plans for the line would have it passing through places like Kylemore and Cabra without picking up passengers.
If Council Finally Brings a Derelict Strip in Dolphin’s Barn to Life, What Should Go There?
On the ground floor, below planned housing, should there be shops, a community centre, or something else?
At dusk in Grangegorman, a group searches for swifts
On Monday night, Aoife Doherty and others were out helping with this summer’s Swift Conservation Survey, tracking a declining swift population.
Some Citizenship Applicants Say the Rules Around Travel and Residency are Still Unclear
Do they have to be in Ireland for the 365 days before they apply? What proof of residence do they need? New legislation is in the works, and may bring some clarity.