As the government blocks funding for major social-housing projects, FF and FG councillors point fingers at ministers
As many as 1,325 social homes in Dublin city are at an advanced stage, with planning granted – but now with no clear funding.
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No plans to look at installing solar panels on Fingal car parks anytime soon, council official says
Even though France requires them, England builds them, and Wicklow County Council installed some years ago.
Should a new dog shelter count as a climate action project?
It would be a new-build and so meet nearly zero energy building (NZEB) standards, a council spokesperson says.
Council Briefs: 106 social homes in Whitehall, and district heating in Coolock
These were two of the issues Dublin city councillors discussed at a recent meeting of their North Central Area Committee.
Massive new “reversible rusting” batteries could help Ireland’s electricity grid shift away from fossil fuels
Their maker says they can sop up power when the wind is blowing and sun is shining and store it for up to 100 hours, feeding it back into the grid when needed.
At this clothes swap, get a drink and a bite, dance a little, and pick out some new old clothes
“If you see a stylish person with a big bag of clothes, keep an eye on them, see what they’re putting out,” says co-organiser Orla O’Leary.
In Porterstown, a public garden offers a template for residents who want to attract more critters to the area
The Riverwood Biodiversity Group has shaped the patch to tempt solitary bees, hedgehogs, and others. They hope neighbours will take inspiration from it.
In Coolock, a missed opportunity for a lower-cost, lower-carbon heating system for the area
Data centres in the Clonshaugh business park are producing extra heat, but it’s not being put to use warming homes and businesses nearby.
Planned flood defences would protect homes and businesses along the Camac in Bluebell, Inchicore, and Kilmainham
It could also help smooth the way for the redevelopment of St Patrick’s Athletic FC’s home ground Richmond Park, which is next to the river.
Local residents opposing Dublin Airport expansion are up against a wealthy industry with global influence
After the Dutch government was forced to back off a recent effort to reduce flights at Schiphol Airport, an industry leader said he hoped “we won’t see other governments embarrassing themselves” with similar attempts.
Smithfield is next but Dublin City Council sees challenges ahead in drive to keep greening the city centre
“We are running out of quick wins,” said landscape architect Peter Leonard, at a recent meeting. “It’s becoming increasingly complex.”
Plans to expand Dublin Airport clash with global effort to slow climate change
Adding more flights and passengers would mean more greenhouse gas emissions, planning documents submitted last month by airport operator DAA show.
As the years pass, the sea rises and nothing is built, some begin to doubt the council can defend Clontarf and Sandymount from the tides
“The current state structures cannot deliver,” said Labour Councillor Dermot Lacey. A council manager disagreed: “We can deliver and we will deliver,” he said.