“It’s giving colonialism”: Ireland still owes rent to dukes and earls
Although, even though the OPW lists these rents as payable, some of the named beneficiaries say they haven't been getting them.
At the moment, it’s using software from the company Siren to monitor and manage its IT systems, said a spokesperson. But it’s considering whether to use it for more.
“If we can put so much money into lighting up the city centre for Christmas then we can put money into lighting my way home so that I and many others feel safe,” says Social Democrats Councillor Cat O’Driscoll.
With most in-person Halloween activities cancelled this year, some community groups worry that there could be a rise in anti-social behaviour.
The Dublin City Joint Policing Committee hasn’t met formally since last December and has only met once since the new council was elected in May 2019.